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Presbyterian Church, Whitehead

  •   King’s Road, Whitehead, BT38 9PU

Freestyle church with 4 stage corner square bell tower, octagonal in top stage (added 1935). Double recessed doorway, with Gothic tracery gable window above. Slate pitched roof. Red brick dressing except for main entrance and gable window tracery in red sandstone.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed rock-faced
  • Stonework Condition:
    Basalt blockwork is in good condition but some sandstone elements show minor evidence of surface deterioration.
  • 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):
    347405
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    391911

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1904
  • Architect:
    J.J. Phillips & Son
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB22/06/003
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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