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Stables, Castle Upton

  •   Castle Upton, Templepatrick

Large castle-like stable and courtyard, converted into flats. Large 2 storey gateway with clock tower. Octagonal corner towers with battlements. Slate pitched roof. Courtyard divided by cross wall and central empty crossing tower and archway. Mix of sandstone and brick dressing.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed rubble with sneck stones
  • Stonework Condition:
    Basalt stonework (and brickwork detailing) in good condition with some localised areas of greening.
  • 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):
    322855
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    385855

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1789
  • Architect:
    Edward Blore
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB20/12/019
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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