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Former Corn Exchange

  •   1-9 Victoria Street, Belfast

Classical style 3 storey, 5 bay building with later attic storey. Square-topped entrance at South end of ground floor with Ionic columns either side, pilasters either side of plain windows with 2 scroll brackets on each. Above ground floor level: 5 segmental 2 storey windows with pilasters between, balustrade on top with knot design. Interior replaced and top storey added behind parapet.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Coursed chamfered ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Sandstone blockwork is in reasonable condition but with some evidence of isolated stone block deterioration and surface loss through flaking and granular disintegration.
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 2 – Section specific remedial action is required but the extent of intervention should be limited because of the lack of distant involvement within façade boundaries.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    334126
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374634

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1851
  • Architect:
    Thomas Jackson
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/50/173
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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