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Presbyterian Church, Kells

  •   Church Street, Kells

Large Gothic church. Consisting of a hall-like nave with 2 storeys of windows. Pitched slate roof. Main front gable has tall enclosed porch with recessed doorway. In NE front corner is a tall square bell tower with pitched slate roof and side entrance. In opposite side is a rounded 2 storey bay with conical slate roof. North and South transepts. One storey modern hall at rear and ramp up to chancel.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed rubble
  • Stonework Condition:
    Basalt stonework is in good condition but some sandstone detailing shows evidence of minor deterioration with some flaking and granular disintegration resulting in surface roughening.
  • 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):
    314706
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    397027

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1875
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB07/10/006
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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