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Department of Geography, Queen’s University

  •   Elmwood Avenue, Belfast

Neo-Georgian style, 3 storeys on a rusticated basement. Third storey added 1952. Brick with stone dressing. Central segmented pedimented porch entrance. Large cornice. Stone plinth. Former Department of Agriculture.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Limestone is in reasonably good condition with some mild surface dissolution and occasional pitting
  • 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):
    333305
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    372722

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1924
  • Architect:
    R. Ingleby Smith
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/28/108
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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