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Glenarm Castle

  •   19 Castle Street, Glenarm

Originally a Palladian double pile house, re-modelled in 1824 to create a grand three storey Jacobethan style mansion. A four square structure with turrets crowned with domelets and weathervanes. Gabled parapets and tall chimneys. Large front entrance porch.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
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  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-coursed plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Variable discoloration and surface deterioration of sandstone with loss of material primarily through granular disintegration.
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 2 – Section specific remedial action is required but the extent of intervention should be limited because of the lack of distant involvement within façade boundaries.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    331032
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    415109

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1756
  • Architect:
    Christopher Myers
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB06/02/001
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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