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Presbyterian Church, Portrush

  •   Main Street, Portrush

Gothic style church fronted by a square tower, 2 stage with stone spire and pointed corner pinnacles. Façade has a tall lancet window either side of tower and corner pointed pinnacles. Pitched slate roof. Rear church hall. Sandstone ashlar quoins.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed rock-faced
  • Stonework Condition:
    Basalt is in good condition but sandstone elements show some evidence of deterioration with loss of surface material through scaling, flaking and granular disintegration and resultant loss of definition.
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 2 – Section specific remedial action is required but the extent of intervention should be limited because of the lack of distant involvement within façade boundaries.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    285919
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    440748

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1842
  • Architect:
    John Williamson
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB03/10/026
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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