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Crescent Church

  •   6 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH

Gothic Revival style church with nave and transepts. Tall stone tower in NW corner with remarkably open belfry and pyramid roof. Grey rubble with ashlar dressing. Exterior red and buff ashlar sandstone, red sandstone used for dressing.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Patterned rock-faced
  • 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):
    333523
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    372962

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1887
  • Architect:
    John Bennie Wilson
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/27/009
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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