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sandstone sill replacements at Kilmore Church Ulster Folk Museum

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Three sandstone sill replacements were recently completed on the south elevation of Kilmore Church, located within the grounds of the Ulster Folk Museum. Each new sill was carefully crafted with a traditional hand-tooled finish to match the character and detailing of the original masonry. Originally built in 1790 in Carnacally, the building was dismantled and …

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chimney repointing at Ulster Folk Museum,

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Restoration work was recently completed on six chimneys at Ulster Folk Museum, with a focus on preserving both structural integrity and historical authenticity. All chimneys were carefully raked out to remove deteriorated mortar before being repointed using Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL). The original mortar had reached the end of its serviceable life, and replacing it …

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Portland Stone Cross Restoration

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Portland Stone Cross replacement in Coleraine The Portland cross stone replacement project was undertaken after the original stone was severely damaged during a storm in 2024. Following a full assessment, the stone was deemed unrepairable and unsafe to be returned to its original position in situ. Given the historical significance of the cross, a full …

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