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Ulster Volunteer Hospital

  •   Circular Road, Belfast

Two storey Victorian villa in Italianate style with Neo-Palladian billiard room. Later arched front portico attached to central advanced bay. Rounded arched lower windows. Corinthian column window surrounds. Modern hospital extension at South side of building.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Regular-coursed 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 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):
    338525
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    375570

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1870
  • Architect:
    Thomas Jackson
  • Listing:
    B+
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/12/025A
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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