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Clarence Place Hall

  •   10 May Street, Belfast

Italian Gothic style, 2 storey, 6 bay hall. Shouldered doorway at East end of May St. façade with Corinthian columns and pointed arch surround with carving, balconette above and window with carving. Right of doorway; double pointed arch window with oval window inset and Corinthian column, windows this style on first floor, other ground floor windows are 4-centred arches. Pale, red, and black brick, moulded brick decoration above windows, stone dressing and plinth. Originally Church of Ireland Young Men’s Society.

Stone Information

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  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed squared
  • Stonework Condition:
    Widespread examples of surface deterioration of sandstone blockwork with delamination and loss of architectural detail. Some façade sections remain relatively intact whilst adjoing blocks show significant evidence of surface loss.
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 3 – Significant intervention is required with up to 50% of the total façade surface showing evidence of deterioration. Appropriate intervention should prolong the life expectancy of the structure.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    333969
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    373978

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1865
  • Architect:
    Lanyon, Lynn & Lanyon
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/50/020
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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