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Architectural Information
  • Building type: Church
  • Date of construction: 1821
  • Architect: John Bowden
  • Listing: B
  • HB/SMR Ref: HB05/08/018
  • 2nd Survey by EHS: No
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John the Baptist Church of Ireland, Priestland Road, Bushmills

County Antrim

John the Baptist Church of Ireland, Priestland Road, Bushmills

Gothic style church with nave, chancel, North and South transepts and vestry. Fronted by a tall square tower with side entrance and battlements. Pitched slate roof. Sandstone dressing. Pointed dripstones over windows

Building Stone Information

Stone Type Category: Basalt
Primary Stone Type: Basalt
Secondary Stone Type: Sherwood Sandstone
Other Stone Type: Ballycastle Sandstone
Replacement Stone Type: Imported Permo-Triassic Sandstone
Stonework Construction: Regular-coursed rock-faced
Stonework Condition: Basalt blockwork is in good condition but some sandstone elements show evidence of deterioration through loss of surface material and architectural detail.
Condition Assessment (QUB): 1

 

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