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St. Mary’s RC Church Craigavole

  •   Craigavole, Garvagh/Swatragh

Plain Gothic style church fronted by tower with small extensions at West end, all looking like later additions. Tower is basalt at base with 2 pointed arches, 1 window, 1 blocked up. Upper section is basalt with sandstone, trefoils carved into top row, and turret-style corner pinnacles. Main front has four-centred arch doorway, 2 lancet windows and datestone

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Rough-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):
    285744
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    410302

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1855
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB03/02/021
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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