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The Bank Buildings (Primark)

  •   Castle Place, Belfast

Classical style 5 storey commercial building with large pedimented clock on top of main face with urn finial either side, and balustrade. Ground and first floors have polished granite and top 3 are in red sandstone. Large square entrance with vast fanlight above. 2nd and 3rd floor have 6 sets of paired windows with 2 storey Corinthian columns. Top floor has smaller casement windows with pilasters in between and semi-circular carvings at base.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Coursed plain ashlar
  • 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 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):
    333791
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374310

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1899
  • Architect:
    W.H. Lynn
  • Listing:
    B
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/50/153
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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