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03/08/2012 00:00:00

HB Ref No:
HB26/34/001

Address
Nelson Memorial Presbyterian Church Annsboro Street Belfast County Antrim BT13 2PH

Townland:
Town Parks

Status:
Currently at Risk

Listing Grade:
B1

HARNI Number:
HARNI 26/34/002

Conservation Area:
No

Condition:
Fair

Industrial Archeology:
No

Occupancy:
Unknown

Vernacular:
No

Degree of Risk:
Moderate

Thatched:
No

Availability:
Unknown

Monument:
No

Current Building Use:
Church

Derelict:
No

Description

A classically styled red sandstone Presbyterian church with grand entrance façade, built c1895 to designs by William Gilliland. A building of architectural interest with regard to its unusual plan form, which includes four stairwells to gallery and four aisles with access to a double vestibule at north. Much fabric survives intact including fine detailing, although no original stained glass remains intact. Interior demonstrates outstanding craftsmanship throughout. This is a late example of Presbyterian classicism, departing from the Gothic styles that had been favoured since the earlier part of the nineteenth century. Nelson Memorial is a church of much aesthetic, historic and architectural interest, constructed in honour of the prominent religious and political figure Rev. Isaac Nelson and to designs by a local architect of note. The building is now vacant, and with the increasing number of church buildings becoming redundant the maintenance and possibility of finding a new use for the building is imperative. Refs: HERoNI