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First Marquis of Dufferin Monument

  •   City Hall Grounds, Belfast

Statue set in a small stone temple supported by 4 Corinthian columns. Statue of an Indian warrior on one side, and a Canadian Hunter on the other, representing the Marquis’s colonial responsibilities. Carving on East and West sides.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Surface dissolution of limestone is reasonably heavy in places, with fossils sitting proud of the surface and occasionally heavy 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):
    333765
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    373997

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1906
  • Architect:
    Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/50/001 B
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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