Gates of Scarva House

Scarva, Down

Two tall square gate pillars with Greek key dressing and cornice. Flanked by rubble screens with foot gates on both sides. Ashlar capstones atop wall. North side has granite dressing on the foot gate openings

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Granite
Primary Stone:

Granite
Secondary Stone:

Greywacke
Stonework Construction:

Regular-coursed plain ashlar
Condition Assessment (QUB):

Stage 1 – A façade in this condition will only require localised remedial treatment concentrating on individual blocks. Stage 1 classification may also indicate that no intervention is needed with only periodic re-assessment of the façade is recommended.
OS Irish Grid (Easting):

306699
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

343416