Greyabbey

Greyabbey, Down

Cistercian abbey consisting of ruins of nave, chapter house and refectory. Fine doorway to nave with four orders with dog tooth ornament. Sandstone dressing and quoins

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Greywacke
Primary Stone:

Scrabo Sandstone
Secondary Stone:

Scrabo Sandstone
Replacement Stone:

Scrabo Sandstone
Stonework Construction:

Un-coursed rubble
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):

358330
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

368171