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St. Malachy’s Church, Hillsborough

  •   Main Street, Hillsborough

Large Gothic style church fronted by large square tower with arched recessed doorway. Nave, North/South transepts and projecting chancel. Transepts have square towers at the end of each gable. Pitched slate roofs. Pointed corner pinnacles on roof and tower. Ashlar sandstone dressings

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed rubble
  • 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):
    324446
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    358737

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1760
  • Architect:
    Not Assigned
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB19/05/001
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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