- Building type: Castle
- Date of construction: 1604
- Architect: Not Assigned
- Listing: MON
- HB/SMR Ref: ANT040:040
- 2nd Survey by EHS: No
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Olderfleet Castle, Larne
County Antrim
Open ruin consisting of 2 walls to a height of 3 storeys, basalt rubble construction. Conservation work carried out in past including cement repairs and stone replacement
| Stone Type Category: | Basalt |
| Primary Stone Type: | Basalt |
| Secondary Stone Type: | Scrabo Sandstone |
| Other Stone Type: | Antrim Chalk |
| Replacement Stone Type: | Locharbriggs Sandstone |
| Stonework Construction: | Un-coursed rubble |
| Stonework Condition: | Basalt stonework is in good condition with evidence of repointing and mortar replacement. |
| Condition Assessment (QUB): | 1 |
