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Nelson Memorial Presbyterian Church

  •   Nelson Square, Belfast, BT13 2PH

Classical style stone North front built onto red brick ‘hall’ church. Central advanced, pedimented front with square side bays. Pilasters with Corinthian capitals. Large cornice and balustrade. Double door entrance. Slate hipped roof behind. Stone used for window cills in rear brickwork.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-coursed 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 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):
    332279
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374752

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1893
  • Architect:
    William. J. Gilliland
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/34/001
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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