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St. Catherine’s RC Church, Newry

  •   Dominic Street, Newry

Large French Gothic style church consisting of a clerestoried nave and side aisles. South East corner; tall square bell tower with octagonal spire. Main entrance via double pointed arch doors with decorated columns within a recessed pointed arch with fine carved tympanum. Rounded sanctuary. Joined to priory by choir vestry on South side

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-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):
    308181
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    326085

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1873
  • Architect:
    Ashlin & Coleman
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB16/29/001A
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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