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Old Bridewell

  •   Church Street, Magherafelt

Remains of the old gaol and courthouse, now converted into a library and tourist office. Moorish/Gothic style main façade with segmental archway, narrow rectangular window either side, large rectangular window above. Moorish arch stone detail and castellation. Bars remain on windows. Free-standing segmental archway in front of main façade

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Tooled 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):
    289736
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    390730

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1804
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB08/15/004
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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