Red Bay Castle

Remains of tower, 2 walls set on cliff top facing the sea. Standing to approximately 9m tall. Cornice still in place on part of wall.

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Red Sandstone
Primary Stone:

Basalt
Secondary Stone:

Basalt
Replacement Stone:

Locharbriggs Sandstone
Stonework Construction:

Un-coursed rubble
Stonework Condition:

Remaining stonework is in good general condition with minimal evidence of deterioration through some surface roughening of isolated sandstone blocks. Evidence of recent repointing.
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):

324385
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

426214