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Tower House, Bangor

  •   Quay Street, Bangor

Narrow 4 storey tower house with battlements, rounded on North side. Four rectangular windows, increasing in size per storey. Sandstone ashlar dressing and quoins. Square-topped recessed door on South face. SE corner built on by later house (now tourist office)

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement 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):
    350550
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    382141

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1637
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB23/05/012
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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