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Gate Lodge and Screen, Stormont Estate

  •   Stormont Estate, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast

Two large central limestone pillars with corner finials, central urn and carved panel cornice. Three slightly smaller pillars on either side, same style with lanterns instead of urns. Gate lodge at East side in Neo-Classical style built in limestone on a granite plinth.

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):
    339603
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    373999

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1920’s
  • Architect:
    Arnold Thornley
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/13/020
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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