Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB16/15/033

Address :
Belvedere W of 26 Church Road Forkhill Newry Co Armagh BT35 9RS

Townland:
Shean

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Survey 2:
B2

Date of Listing:
27/01/1993 00:00:00

Date of De-listing:

Current Use:
Tower

Former Use
Tower

Conservation Area:
No

Industrial Archaeology:
No

Vernacular:
No

Thatched:
No

Monument:
No

Derelict:
No

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OS Map No:
275/15

IG Ref:
J0058 1674

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Owner Category

Private

Exterior Description And Setting

A single storey circular-in-section belvedere prominently sited on a rocky outcrop at the foot of Slievebrack Mountain. The belvedere is constructed in granite and shale rubble stone with a crenellated parapet (now roofless). It has an advanced rubble stone basecourse, and a dressed granite platband below parapet level, above which the wall advances slightly. There is an opening to each cardinal point. All have a granite lintel and cill – except that to W which, is a door. Setting: The belvedere occupies a site high on a rocky outcrop at the foot of Slievebrack Mountain, and enjoys commanding views over the surrounding countryside.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

First shown on the 1862 OS map, and probably of mid 19th century date. Undoubtedly a landscape feature associated with Forkhill House. Primary sources: 1. OS 6” map, 1st edition (1835), Co Armagh sheet 31 (PRONI OS 6/2/31/1). 2. OS 6” map, 2n edition (1862), Co Armagh sheet 31 (PRONI OS 6/2/31/2).

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

A. Style B. Proportion D. Plan Form J. Setting K. Group value

Historic Interest

X. Local Interest

Evaluation

An imposing belvedere occupying an elevated site, with commanding views of the Slieve Gullion AONB.

General Comments

Date of Survey

31 July 2000