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St. Peter’s Church of Ireland

  •   Antrim Road, Belfast

Late Victorian Gothic Revival blend of Decorated and Perpendicular styles. Built in Scrabo Sandstone with Giffnock Sandstone dressings. Front (West) section of the church was replaced in 1932-3, with new limestone window dressings.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed rock-faced
  • Stonework Condition:
    Sandstone blockwork is in reasonable condition but with some evidence of block deterioration and surface loss through bedding-plane erosion and granular disintegration.
  • Condition Assessment (QUB):
    Stage 2 – Section specific remedial action is required but the extent of intervention should be limited because of the lack of distant involvement within façade boundaries.
  • OS Irish Grid (Easting):
    333366
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    378169

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1898
  • Architect:
    S.P. Close
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/46/015
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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