Kirkistown Castle

Kirkistown, Down

Three storey square castle with battlements. Much altered in the 18th Century with large pointed arched windows on North side and buttressed entrance on South. Original slit windows of ashlar sandstone dressing

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Greywacke
Primary Stone:

Scrabo Sandstone
Secondary Stone:

Scrabo Sandstone
Stonework Construction:

Un-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):

364471
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

358004