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St. John the Baptist RC Church, Carranbeg

  •   Carranbeg, County Fermanagh

Plain church in a simple Hiberno-Romanesque style. Main entrance through a pointed arch recessed doorway in a projecting stone porch, with shamrocks carved onto hood mould ends. Projecting stone extension at East end with Jacobean Revival style windows and side entrance. 4 lancet windows on nave side walls. East front has triple lancet window with hood mould, West front has 2 large double lancet tracery windows with integral oval window, and hood mould. Free-standing bell-tower with bell stands near North side.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed quarry-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):
    197528
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    357654

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1874-78
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB12/12/004
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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