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St. Aidan’s Church of Ireland, Glenavy

  •   Glenavy, County Antrim

Gothic style church consisting of a nave, chancel, North transept and SE corner vestry. Fronted by a square tower with battlement and decorated corner pinnacles. Clock face on 3 sides. Pitched slate roof with copper vent. Ashlar sandstone quoins and dressings.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed rubble
  • Stonework Condition:
    Basalt stonework in good condition with only some minimal and isolated surface deterioration of sandstone detailing.
  • 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):
    315596
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    373320

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1814
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB19/01/005
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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