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St. Patrick’s Church of Ireland

  •   The Cloney, Glenarm, BT44 0AB

Earliest known example of Strawberry Hill Gothic in Ireland. Nave, chancel and vestry, large square tower with stone spire. Enclosed porch with fish-scale slate pitched roof at base of tower. Most of church is roughcast render. Basalt on porch and sandstone dressing on some windows and entrance.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-coursed rock-faced
  • Stonework Condition:
    Where visible, basalt stonework is in good condition. Some sandstone blocks show evidence of loss of surface detail.
  • 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):
    331132
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    415329

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1763
  • Architect:
    S.P. Close
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB06/02/071
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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