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Architectural Information
  • Building type: Church
  • Date of construction: 1887
  • Architect: John Bennie Wilson
  • Listing: B
  • HB/SMR Ref: HB26/27/009
  • 2nd Survey by EHS: Yes
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Crescent Church, 6 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH

Belfast City

Crescent Church, 6 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NH

Gothic Revival style church with nave and transepts. Tall stone tower in NW corner with remarkably open belfry and pyramid roof. Grey rubble with red sandstone ashlar dressing

Building Stone Information

Stone Type Category: Buff-Pink Sandstone
Primary Stone Type: Scrabo Sandstone
Secondary Stone Type: Locharbriggs Sandstone
Other Stone Type:
Replacement Stone Type: Woodkirk Sandstone
Stonework Construction: Patterned rock-faced
Stonework Condition: Stonework is now in good condition, however this is due to the large amount of stone replacement carried out as part of restoration works in recent years
Condition Assessment (QUB): 1

 

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