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St. John’s Church of Ireland

  •   Low Road, Ballyharry, Islandmagee

Jacobean hall church with large (later) buttresses and bell gable. Modern vestry (1988) and entrance at main West gable. Pitched slate roof. Walls and buttresses rendered, stone window dressing in Jacobean style exposed, possibly original Ballycastle Sandstone. Repairs a mix of buff and pinkish English Carboniferous sandstones.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Ashlar dressing
  • Stonework Condition:
    Visible sandstone dressing shows evidence of surface deterioration and loss of architectural detail.
  • 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):
    346474
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    397978

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1596
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB06/04/011
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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