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St. Thomas’ Church, Rathlin Island

  •   Rathlin Island

Gothic style church. Nave has 3 large arched windows along side, with pitched slate roof. Fronted by a square, 3 bay tower with battlements. Arched doorway in same style as windows to South side of tower. Small gabled vestry in NE corner. Walls are a mixture of chalk and basalt rubble. Windows and door have sandstone dressing.

Stone Information

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  • Secondary Stone:
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  • Stonework Construction:
    Rubble with galleting
  • Stonework Condition:
    Stonework is all in good condition with no significant evidence of deterioration.
  • 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):
    314633
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    451107

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1815
  • Architect:
    Not Assigned
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB05/16/003
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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