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Former Ulster Bank

  •   142-146 Albertbridge Road, Belfast

Neo-Georgian style 3 storey, 3 bay former bank. Ground floor curves out towards central doorway with casement windows either side. Double doorway with Corinthian column either side, and carving above. Above is central canted 2 storey bay with casement windows, flanked either side by pairs of sash windows. At roof level is balustrade with central coat of arms in heavily corniced surround.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Coursed plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Sandstone is generally in good condition but deterioration is present at the corners and edges of blocks due to the use of hard cement mortar.
  • 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):
    335532
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    373898

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1908
  • Architect:
    Blackwood & Jury
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/08/005
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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