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St. Laurence’s Church (Derryloran Parish)

  •   Church Street, Cookstown

Gothic Revival style church consisting of 2 bay nave with pointed arch windows and buttresses. Wide transepts and lean-to vestry in North-West corner. Projecting 3 bay chancel. Fronted by a square tower with corner buttresses, pyramidal corner pinnacles and crenellation. Topped by octagonal stone spire, pointed arch doorway. Tower and spire original from 1822 John Nash church.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement 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):
    281218
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    377223

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1861
  • Architect:
    Joseph Welland
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB09/15/001
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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