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St. Matthew’s Church, Scarva

  •   Main Street, Scarva, Down

Gothic style church, 4 bay nave with tall lancet windows with strap-moulds, projecting chancel, and South transept with side entrance. Nave fronted by square bell tower with broached spire, and small gabled slit windows. Pitched slate roof. Sandstone ashlar dressing on quoins, windows and doors

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary 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):
    306493
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    343655

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1850
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB17/03/037
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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