Shipquay Gate

Shipquay Place, Derry City

Single sandstone arch. Blind arch in each pillar with blank circles above on East side, carved on West side with a cornucopia in one and caduceus in the other

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Buff-Pink Sandstone
Primary Stone:

Buff-Pink Sandstone
Replacement Stone:

English Carboniferous Sandstone
Stonework Construction:

Coursed plain ashlar
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):

243582
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

416847