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Holy Cross Church RC, Lisnaskea

  •   Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh

Large Gothic church. Main façade has a large tracery rose window with a recessed pointed arch doorway below and 2 pointed arch windows either side. A large square tower with buttresses and octagonal spire sits in SE corner, turret at SW corner. Sides of church have a row of tall pointed arch windows interspersed with buttresses and a transept at end with recessed door and small rose window above. Rock-faced quoins, ashlar for rest of dressing.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed rock-faced
  • 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):
    236533
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    333906

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1904
  • Architect:
    T.F. McNamara
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB12/03/026
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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