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St. Louis’ Convent, Ballymena

  •   Cullybackey Road, Ballymena

Two storey with attic. Large 6 bay house with multiple Dutch gables with finials. Large portico entrance with square columns topped by balustrade with carved lions. North-West corner bell tower. Two extended wings to North. Pitched slate roof.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Pattern-coursed tooled ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Widespread examples of surface deterioration of sandstone blockwork with delamination and loss of architectural detail. Some façade sections remain relatively intact whilst adjoing blocks show significant evidence of surface loss.
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 3 – Significant intervention is required with up to 50% of the total façade surface showing evidence of deterioration. Appropriate intervention should prolong the life expectancy of the structure.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    310236
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    403690

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1862
  • Architect:
    Lanyon, Lynn & Lanyon
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB07/18/005
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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