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Public Library

  •   46 Oldpark Road, Belfast

Tudor style 2 storey, red brick library with sandstone dressings. First floor gabled with pitched slate roof.

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. 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):
    332606
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    375582

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1905
  • Architect:
    Watt & Tulloch
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/43/004
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No