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Ulster Buildings

  •   33 Waring Street, Belfast

Three storey corner building on shallow granite plinth with curved end bays and flight of steps up to recessed entrance. Windows are round-headed with keystones grouped in three’s with broad piers between. Moulded cornice on supporting pierced parapet. Now part of the Merchant Hotel with Former Ulster Bank.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Replacement Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-coursed tooled ashlar
  • 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 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):
    334124
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    374593

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1869
  • Architect:
    Thomas Jackson & Son
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/50/058 B
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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