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Herdman Memorial

  •   Belfast City Cemetery, Falls Road, Belfast

Tall Egyptian Revivalist style memorial, tapering towards the top with mythical winged birds and Templar cross. Central granite pillar with Corinthian sandstone capital, slate plaque either side and sandstone surround with carved upside-down torches.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Sandstone blockwork is in reasonable condition but with some evidence of isolated stone block deterioration and surface loss through scaling, flaking and granular disintegration.
  • 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):
    331073
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    372951

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1870
  • Architect:
    Charles Lanyon?
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/25/001 E
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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