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Stables, Downhill Palace

  •   Downhill

Stables to Downhill Palace, attached to the Palace at South end, fortified and overlooking the sea at North end. North façade has a central rounded archway into Palace grounds and a wide castellated drum tower either side extending into a castellated wall, sloping down at each end. East façade has a series of square window openings. West façade has a rounded archway at North end, series of false archways and small square windows on rest

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):
    275844
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    435945

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    c1803
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB03/12/015
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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