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St. Paul’s RC Church

  •   125 Falls Road, Belfast

Gothic style, two storey church. Constructed in brick with stone dressings and carvings, including granite columns to porch. Interior includes Baldachino, Veronese & Carrara marbles carved by Orlando Dinelli (Pietrasanta, Italy). Later Sicilian Jasper, and in 1970 Devon Slate and Wicklow Granite were added.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    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):
    332165
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    373823

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1887
  • Architect:
    J.J. McDonnell
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/31/005 B
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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