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O’Connor Memorial

  •   The Diamond, Ballycastle

Gothic style drinking fountain. One side for horses and the other for people. Newry Granodiorite plinth, 8 polished red granite columns support a tall pinnacle with gablets.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-coursed plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Sandstone blockwork is in reasonable condition but with evidence of surface roughening primarily through granular disintegration and resultant loss of architectural definition.
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 2 – Section specific remedial action is required but the extent of intervention should be limited because of the lack of distant involvement within façade boundaries.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    311557
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    440726

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1899
  • Architect:
    S. Kelway Pope
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB05/14/002
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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