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09/01/2015
Twelve New Buildings Listed In Belfast
Twelve new listed buildings have been designated in Belfast, bringing the current number in the city to 1,119.
The new listings include the Martyr’s Memorial Free Presbyterian Church and McQuiston Presbyterian Church, the Rock Bar in west Belfast, the former Ligoniel public baths, the former Ligoniel Branch library and a number of cast iron boundary markers that mark historic parliamentary boundaries in the city.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "The new additions reflect the diverse and rich heritage of Belfast. The old parliamentary boundary markers, for example, are significant reminders of the historic 1918 general election. Listing these additional buildings and landmarks will ensure important assets are preserved and protected as part of the city’s rich heritage. The listings will further enhance the tourist potential of Belfast as a great and historic city, a place of which all of its citizens can be rightly proud."
The designations follow consultation with Belfast City Council and the Historic Buildings Council for Northern Ireland, with further listings expected over coming months as survey work is evaluated.
(IT/CD)
The new listings include the Martyr’s Memorial Free Presbyterian Church and McQuiston Presbyterian Church, the Rock Bar in west Belfast, the former Ligoniel public baths, the former Ligoniel Branch library and a number of cast iron boundary markers that mark historic parliamentary boundaries in the city.
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "The new additions reflect the diverse and rich heritage of Belfast. The old parliamentary boundary markers, for example, are significant reminders of the historic 1918 general election. Listing these additional buildings and landmarks will ensure important assets are preserved and protected as part of the city’s rich heritage. The listings will further enhance the tourist potential of Belfast as a great and historic city, a place of which all of its citizens can be rightly proud."
The designations follow consultation with Belfast City Council and the Historic Buildings Council for Northern Ireland, with further listings expected over coming months as survey work is evaluated.
(IT/CD)
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