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Greg Mausoleum

  •   Knockbreda Churchyard, Church Road, Knockbreda

Square Classical style monument with domed cap on a concave base. Each face has a central blind archway with plaque and pilasters either side. A pair of detached Doric columns is set at each chamfered corner. These originally had urn finials but only one remains in place, the rest are on the ground.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Sandstone blockwork is in reasonable condition but with some evidence of isolated stone block deterioration and surface loss through scaling, flaking and granular disintegration.
  • 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):
    335143
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    370206

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1796
  • Architect:
    ?
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB25/16/005 D
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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