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Killyleagh Castle

  •   Killyleagh, Down

Stylistically now a French Chateau with older Jacobean influences. 3 storey plus attic. Square in plan with fine carved Jacobean doorway on South face, corner turrets, with slate turret roofs. A multitude of turrets, crow-stepped gables with crenellation, and surrounding machicolation. Sandstone mullioned windows. Side towers rendered

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-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):
    352391
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    352955

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1666
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB18/03/001A
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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