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Tower & Spire, St. Colmcille’s RC Church

  •   High Street, Holywood

Tall square Gothic tower with octagonal spire. Plain ashlar red sandstone dressing. Original church demolished following bomb explosion, modern church now attached to tower

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed rock-faced
  • 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):
    339613
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    378813

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1891
  • Architect:
    Mortimer Thompson
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB23/19/009
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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