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Quintin Castle

  •   3 Kearney Road, Ballymarter, BT22 1QE

Romantic Gothic castle built around a much altered tower house. Central 2 storey range with crenellation and corner square towers. Projecting central tower with pointed arch doorway. Rectangular recessed windows on both floors with cement render and some sandstone cills. Tower doorway has plain ashlar sandstone dressing

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-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):
    363168
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    350526

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    c1855
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB24/01/079
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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