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Albert Memorial Clock

  •   Victoria Square, Belfast

Freestanding square clock tower in High Victorian Gothic with eclectic mix of styles, 113 feet tall with a base of flying buttresses surmounted by crowned lions. Main stone is Scrabo Sandstone. Most ornamental stonework was removed between 1924 & 1950 but have now been reinstated.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-coursed tooled & plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Stonework is now in good condition, however this is due to the large amount of stone replacement carried out as part of restoration works in recent years.
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 1 – A façade in this condition will only require localised remedial treatment concentrating on individual blocks. Stage 1 classification may also indicate that no intervention is needed with only periodic re-assessment of the façade is recommended.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    334185
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374492

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1865
  • Architect:
    W.J. Barre
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/50/055
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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