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John the Baptist Church of Ireland

  •   Priestland Road, Bushmills

Gothic style church with nave, chancel, North and South transepts and vestry. Fronted by a tall square tower with side entrance and battlements. Pitched slate roof. Sandstone dressing. Pointed dripstones over windows.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
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  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-coursed rock-faced
  • Stonework Condition:
    Basalt blockwork is in good condition but some sandstone elements show evidence of deterioration through loss of surface material and architectural detail.
  • 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):
    293991
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    440536

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1821
  • Architect:
    John Bowden
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB05/08/018
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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