New County Gaol Gateway

Down High School, Downpatrick, Down

Classical style 2 storey gateway with large cornice and parapet above. Recessed archways with voussoirs to central block. Main façade is ashlar granite with rusticated granite dressing. Rear face is greywacke with granite dressing

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Granite
Primary Stone:

Granite
Secondary Stone:

Greywacke
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):

348480
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

344743