The Steeple, Church Island

Lough Beg, Magherafelt

Gothic style square 3 stage tower with crenellation and pyramidal pinnacles. Octagonal ashlar spire with ball finial. Ground floor has tall pointed arch windows. Stepped basalt quoins

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Basalt
Primary Stone:

Basalt
Secondary Stone:

Local Carboniferous Sandstone
Stonework Construction:

Rough-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):

297518
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

394610