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Vaults, Belfast City Cemetery

  •   Falls Road, Belfast

Steps leading up to a row of memorial plaques, steps split in front and go up either side. Plaques are set within pointed arches, divided by Corinthian columns and buttresses. Above plaques and to the sides of steps is a quatrefoil balustrade, now missing in many places. All but 2 finials are missing.

Stone Information

  • Stone Type Category :
  • Primary Stone:
  • Secondary Stone:
  • Other Stone Type:
  • Stonework Construction:
    Un-coursed rock-faced
  • Stonework Condition:
    Primary stone is in good condition with no significant evidence of deterioration. Sandstone shows some evidence of surface loss primarily through granular disintegration and occasional flaking.
  • 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):
    331062
  • OS Irish Grid (Northing):
    372957

Architect Information

  • Building Type:
  • Date of construction:
    1867
  • Architect:
    ?
  • Listing:
    B1
  • HB/SMR Ref:
    HB26/25/001 D
  • 2nd survey by EHS:
    No

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