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St. John’s Presbyterian Parish Church

  •   Ormeau Road, Belfast

Gothic Revival style church. Large tower and spire at NW corner, with main entrance. Built in Scrabo Sandstone with red ashlar sandstone used for string courses, window surrounds and carving.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed rock-faced
  • 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):
    334973
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    371108

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1890
  • Architect:
    Vincent Craig
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/01/001
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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