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St. Therese’s Church

  •   Somerton Road, Belfast

Gothic style nave church. Large rose window in front of gable above entrance porch. Built in Scrabo Sandstone with limestone dressings. Side entrance porches flanking to rear.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Random-coursed rock-faced
  • Stonework Condition:
    Sandstone is generally in good condition but deterioration is present at the corners and edges of blocks due to the use of hard cement mortar.
  • 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):
    333401
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    377833

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1937
  • Architect:
    P.B. Gregory
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/46/016A
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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