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Carnegie Library, Falls Road

  •   Falls Road, Belfast

Edwardian Renaissance style 2 storey with attic building in brick with sandstone dressings. Classical cornice and pedimented gables to end blocks with balustraded eaves to 3 bay central block. Hipped slate roof with small cupola. Large front porch entrance over 3 bays with carved stone decoration.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Sandstone blockwork is in reasonable condition but with some evidence of isolated stone block deterioration and surface loss through scaling, flaking and granular disintegration. Heavy soiling.
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 2 – Section specific remedial action is required but the extent of intervention should be limited because of the lack of distant involvement within façade boundaries.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    332372
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374136

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1905
  • Architect:
    Watt & Tulloch
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/31/004
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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