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Clonard Monastery Gates & Wall

  •   Clonard Gardens, Belfast, BT13 2RL

Four limestone gate pillars, approximately 4m tall. Plain ashlar with moulded capstones and pointed cone. Flanking this are low stone walls with railings. Original wall sections are rock-faced ashlar. New wall sections are granite, in a rock-faced coursed pattern with polished granite coping stones.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Plain ashlar
  • 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):
    332096
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374292

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1898
  • Architect:
    J.J. McDonnell
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/31/001 C
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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