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Portora Castle, Enniskillen

  •   Enniskillen

Square castle with 4 circular corner towers. South appears to have been main face, no door openings in any other. Most of the South wall is missing. East wall only accessible from the inside.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed rubble
  • 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):
    222224
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    345302

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1614
  • Listing:
    MON
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    FER211:019
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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