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Holywood Friary

  •   Bangor Road, Holywood

Roofless rectangular church. West gable has a recessed pointed arch doorway with hood-mould below a narrow window. Tower has a square base with clock face supporting a smaller square section with chamfered corners, pointed arch vents and crenellation. Nave side; blocked-up rounded arch windows. East gable partial dressing survives. 17th Century windows

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary 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):
    340077
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    379383

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    13th Century/1651
  • Listing:
    MON
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    DOW001:002
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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