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Scottish Provident Institution

  •   1-11 Donegal Square West, Belfast

Baroque Late Victorian style in Glasgow Blonde Sandstone. Rusticated granite pilasters between shops. Chamfered corners rising to octagonal turrets with fish-scale copper roofs. Central bay set forward in shallow bow under pediment. Channelled first floor, giant order semi-fluted attached Corinthian columns on plinth supporting cornice to balustraded parapet.

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 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):
    333720
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374024

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1897
  • Architect:
    Young & Mackenzie
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/50/012
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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