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Old Courthouse, Ballynahinch

  •   The Square, Ballynahinch, Down, BT24 8AE

Two storey, 4 bay market and courthouse. Ground floor has 4 wide rounded arch windows (originally open), 4 square headed windows above. Clock face in the centre (1839) of raised parapet, and small pinnacles at the corners. Pitched slate roof. Central large cupola, open with columns. Rendered apart from the South face. Original part of the hall is un-coursed rubble, later parapet/clock face is squared and coursed with granite capstones

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • 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):
    336601
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    352423

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1792
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB18/07/005
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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