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St. Guaire’s Church

  •   Ardreagh Road, Aghadowey

Gothic style church with later chancel, fronted by a 3 stage tower at West end. Tower has pointed arch doorway with hood-mould and carving of face at each end, circular vent and pointed arch vent above, castellated with corner pinnacles. Three trefoil lancet windows to nave sides and small porch with shouldered arch doorway at East end. Triple lancet tracery window with head carving at East end

Stone Information

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  • Secondary Stone:
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  • Stonework Construction:
    Coursed squared
  • 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):
    285870
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    420998

Architect Information

  • Date of construction:
    c1760
  • Architect:
    Joseph Welland (LA)
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB03/04/004
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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