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Moravian Church

  •   University Road, Belfast

Gothic style church with nave and octagonal tower on NE corner, which has slate roof. Stairway to main door in tower. Red sandstone dressings to Scrabo Sandstone walls. Large rose window to nave gable.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed rock-faced
  • 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. Heavy soiling.
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 3 – Significant intervention is required with up to 50% of the total façade surface showing evidence of deterioration. Appropriate intervention should prolong the life expectancy of the structure.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    333472
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    373034

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1887
  • Architect:
    Young & Mackenzie
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/28/004
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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