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Newtownards Priory

  •   Newtownards, Down

17th Century church built on ruins of priory. Gothic style with lancet windows and pointed arch doorway with attached columns. Tall square bell tower on North wall with mix of slit and rounded arch windows. At base is a finely carved Italian Renaissance rounded arch doorway surround with coat of arms. Nave rubble with sandstone ashlar quoins

Stone Information

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  • 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):
    349216
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    373881

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1244
  • Listing:
    MON
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    DOW006:018
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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