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St. John’s Church Tower and Spire, Florencecourt

  •   Florencecourt

Gothic style church tower with octagonal stone spire and battlements. South face pointed arch vent and small pointed arch window underneath. Main face, recessed pointed arch doorway, square vent/window with hood mould above and 2 lancet windows above that. Mix of very hard sandstone and limestone.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-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):
    216079
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    334279

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1819
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB12/09/001B
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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