Survey Data
Reg No
21902911
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Original Use
Gate lodge
Date
1790 - 1810
Coordinates
138675, 141153
Date Recorded
27/10/2008
Date Updated
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Description
Detached three-bay single-storey former gate lodge, built c. 1800, having pedimented breakfront to front (east) elevation. Pitched slate roofs with rendered chimneystacks, limestone copings and eaves course. Roughcast rendered walls. Square-headed window opening with limestone sill, now blocked up. Square-headed door openings, now blocked up. Cut limestone Doric columns to breakfront. Rendered sweeping walls to site with cut limestone copings terminating in pair of square-profile ashlar limestone piers to north and south.
Appraisal
This well designed and detailed building is a fine example of a classically inspired gate lodge. Its Doric breakfront reflects the status of the former main house Ballywilliam, whilst the adjoining walls enhance the composition of the piece. The building retains key features such as the carved limestone eaves course, pediment and columns, which are indicative of skilled craftsmanship befitting the status of the building.