St. George’s Church
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High Street, Belfast
Classical Georgian Church with Corinthian pilasters fronted by portico (1788) taken from the Earl Bishop of Derry’s unfinished Ballyscullion House near Castledawson. Fine regular-coursed ashlar blocks. 100% re-pointed during recent restoration. Stone dressed back and some replaced.
Stone Information
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Stone Type Category :
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Primary Stone:
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Secondary Stone:
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Replacement Stone:
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Stonework Construction:Regular-coursed plain ashlar
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Stonework Condition:Stonework is now in good condition, however this is due to the large amount of stone replacement carried out as part of restoration works in recent years.
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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.
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OS Irish Grid (Easting):334145
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OS Irish Grid (Northing):374449
Architect Information
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Building Type:
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Date of construction:1811-16
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Architect:John Bowden
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Listing:A
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HB/SMR Ref:HB26/50/045
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2nd survey by EHS:No