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Northern Bank

  •   109-111 Royal Avenue, Belfast

Italianate style 4 storey plus attic, 5 bay building in cream sandstone on a Newry Granodiorite plinth. Central 3 bays have giant order Ionic columns in Shap Granite at first and second floor above arcaded ground floor, flanked by slightly advanced side bays which rise to attic level in pedimented dormers. Corbelled stone chimney stacks. Balustrade along cornice.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • 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 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):
    333728
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374656

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1883
  • Architect:
    John Lanyon
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/50/066 A
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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