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St. Brigid’s Convent & National School, Cookstown

  •   Convent Road, Cookstown, BT80 8QA

Three storey convent. Pitched slate roof with carved barge boards. Mix of straight and pointed arch windows. West side entrance has carved tympanum. Three bay wing at front with projecting gable. Modern extension at 45 degrees at front. Rear rendered.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-coursed rock-faced
  • 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):
    281057
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    377832

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1891
  • Architect:
    William Hague
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB09/14/024A
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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