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Carnegie Library, Shankill Road

  •   298-300 Shankill Road, Belfast

Two storey, red-brick Library with stone dressings. Entrance in canted corner. Open Doric portico with curved roof supported by 2 Doric columns. Windows are casement with partial stone dressing. Carved plaque at top of corner gable.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Coursed plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Limestone is in generally good condition despite generalised surface soiling.
  • 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):
    332212
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374833

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1928
  • Architect:
    T.W. Henry
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/34/002
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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