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Shiel’s Institute

  •   Rossglass Road, Killough, Down

Two wings built around courtyards. Main block has a square tower with spire, and a slate roof. West/front; set of 1 storey houses with window and doorway. Each end of the blocks has houses with extended gables, second floor and dormer windows. Second block is a series of gabled 2 storey houses with upper and lower windows. Tooled sandstone cills

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-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):
    353446
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    335992

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1868
  • Architect:
    Lanyon, Lynn & Lanyon
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB18/10/042
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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