Survey Data
Reg No
14324037
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Social, Technical
Original Use
Sexton's house
In Use As
Library/archive
Date
1770 - 1810
Coordinates
271604, 264079
Date Recorded
30/05/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Detached three-bay single-storey Gothic Revival former sexton's house, built c.1790, now used as a library. Hipped slate roof with pinnacles to corners and to central gablet. Dressed limestone walls. Pointed arch openings with ashlar dressings. Pointed arch opening with replacement door. Hexagonal extension, built c.1985.
Appraisal
The architectural form of this former sexton's house complements the setting of Saint James' Church of Ireland Church. The pointed arch openings are articulated with ashlar dressings. The limestone pinnacles are particularly unusual features of the structure.