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Our Lady of the Assumption RC Church

  •   King Street, Magherafelt

Large French Gothic style church with triple recessed pointed arch doorway, Corinthian columns either side. Above doorway a statue on pillar, trefoil arched windows either side with quatrefoils above, rose window at top. Three stage tower on NW corner, octagonal spire with weathervane and miniature gabled windows on each face. Extension on West side, built in cast stone

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Coursed rock-faced
  • 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):
    289855
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    390629

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1879
  • Architect:
    O’Neill & Byrne
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB08/15/012
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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