- Building type: Castle
- Date of construction: Late Medieval
- Architect: Not Assigned
- Listing: MON
- HB/SMR Ref: DOW017:008
- 2nd Survey by EHS: No
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Sketrick Castle, Sketrick Island, Killinchy, BT23 6QH
County Down
Remains of 4 storey tower, now only NE corner remains to full height. Very little remains of West and South walls. Few sandstone blocks on East doorway. First door arch on East face has had complete sandstone replacement
| Stone Type Category: | Greywacke |
| Primary Stone Type: | Greywacke |
| Secondary Stone Type: | Scrabo Sandstone |
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| Replacement Stone Type: | Scrabo Sandstone |
| Stonework Construction: | Un-coursed rubble |
| Stonework Condition: | Primary stone is in good condition with no significant evidence of deterioration. Sandstone shows some evidence of surface loss primarily through granular disintegration and bedding-plane erosion |
| Condition Assessment (QUB): | 1 |
