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Former Northern Bank

  •   108-110 Victoria Street/78-80 May Street, Belfast

Restrained Classical style, 4 storey former bank. Corner entrance with square-topped doorway, stone surround, light, keystone, date and bank name above. Ground floor windows are square-topped with keystones, first floor; square-topped with half-moon pediments at far ends and normal pediments between, 2nd floor: plain sash windows. Top floor is a mansard attic with slate sides, pedimented windows at corner and end of gable balustrade.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Coursed 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 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):
    334204
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374016

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1919
  • Architect:
    Godfrey Ferguson
  • Listing:
    B2
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/50/230
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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