Market Cross, Newtownards

Newtownards, Down

Octagonal market cross with canopied niches. String course with gargoyles below coat of arms on each face. Rectangular door. Later pyramidal stone roof added

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Buff-Pink Sandstone
Primary Stone:

Buff-Pink Sandstone
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):

349165
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

374037