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Governor’s House, Old Gaol

  •   8 Castle Place, Omagh

Classical style octagonal 3 storey tower with walkway at first floor. Straight top sash windows and doorway. Ashlar plinth. Main block has leaded parapet. Lower side wing with pitched slate roof.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • 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):
    244838
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    372958

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1823
  • Architect:
    John Hargrave
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB11/09/004
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes