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Hillsborough Castle

  •   Hillsborough Castle, Hillsborough

Large Classical style house, L-shaped in plan. Portico with paired Ionic columns with pedimented main door onto courtyard on East face. South-central pedimented portico with 4 large Ionic columns. West face central projecting gable 3 bays long. Sash windows, occasionally pedimented. Hipped slate roof

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement 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):
    324221
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    358651

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1797
  • Architect:
    R.F. Brettingham
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB19/05/076
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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