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Harbour Commissioner’s Office

  •   Corporation Square, Belfast

Originally a 2 storey Renaissance Palazzo with polished freestone, Ionic portico and clock tower. Greatly enlarged by Lynn with an attic storey to end wings.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-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):
    334334
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374991

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1852
  • Architect:
    George Smith
  • Listing:
    A
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/50/094
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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