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Rathmore Convent

  •   Kingsway, Belfast

Two storey Italianate style house on an ‘L’ plan. Tuscan columned porch over central entrance with balustraded balcony over. Tall stone chimneys. East side has a central 2 storey bay window. North side has a smaller 2 storey wing extending off, 2/3rd height of main building forming dog-leg in plan.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-coursed rock-faced
  • Stonework Condition:
    Primary stone is in good condition with no significant evidence of deterioration. Sandstone shows some evidence of surface loss primarily through granular disintegration and occasional flaking.
  • 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):
    330020
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    369625

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1870
  • Architect:
    Lanyon, Lynn & Lanyon
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/15/005
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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