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Old Gaol Entrance

  •   English Street, Downpatrick, Down

Central rounded archway with rusticated stonework, flanked by pedestrian gateways. These have an advanced stone façade with rounded arches and keystones, built into a rubble wall. Above this a stone cornice and parapet

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • 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):
    348409
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    344596

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1796
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB18/20/007
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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