Fortwilliam Gateway (Upper)

Antrim Road, Belfast

Four large Gothic Revival piers of sandstone with traceried wing walls. Stonework has been cleaned and re-pointed and one pillar rebuilt after a traffic accident.

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Buff-Pink Sandstone
Primary Stone:

Buff-Pink Sandstone
Secondary Stone:

Giffnock Sandstone
Replacement Stone:

Stanton Moor Sandstone
Stonework Construction:

Regular-coursed 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):

333318
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

377364