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St. Donard’s COI

  •   Bloomfield Road, Belfast

Gothic style church. Main face has a tower in the North-West corner, large recessed pointed arch doorway at base, pointed arch vents at top and pyramidal corner pinnacles. To the left of doorway are 5 double trefoil windows with quatrefoils above.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Coursed rock-faced rubble
  • 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):
    336669
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    373780

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1911
  • Architect:
    H. Lingen-Baker
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/10/003
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    Yes

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