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Former Geology Building, Queen’s University

  •   Elmwood Avenue, Belfast

Neo-Georgian style, 3 storey over basement college building, in brick with stone dressings, corner pedestals and cornice. Pediment at one end with unfinished stone block in central niche at first floor. Part of a larger composition, unrealised.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • 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):
    333325
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    372715

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1949
  • Architect:
    John MacGeagh & E. Maufe
  • Listing:
    B2
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/28/111
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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