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Wolfenden Tomb

  •   Lambeg Parish Churchyard, Lambeg

Walled Classical style mausoleum with memorial plaque consisting of 4 attached columns below pediment. Wall built of rubble with capstones. Buff sandstone may be from an older building of Ballycastle Sandstone, rest local Sherwood sandstone. Quarry located nearby in 1830’s.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed rubble
  • Stonework Condition:
    Sandstone blockwork is in reasonable condition but with evidence on all façades of surface roughening with examples of individual blocks showing evidence of surface deterioration and loss of definition.
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 2 – Section specific remedial action is required but the extent of intervention should be limited because of the lack of distant involvement within façade boundaries.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    328503
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    366674

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1695
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB19/17/004B
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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