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Methodist College

  •   College Gardens, Belfast

Extensive range of 2-3 storey Gothic Revival style school buildings, built in red brick with stone dressings. Central 4 storey entrance tower and wings. Scrabo Sandstone plinth, window surrounds, and porch with two storey lucerne window over.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Plain ashlar
  • Stonework Condition:
    Stonework is now in good condition, however this is due to the large amount of stone replacement carried out as part of restoration works in recent years.
  • 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):
    333338
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    372498

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1865
  • Architect:
    William Fogerty
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/28/027
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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