J3374 : Wall and gate protection, Belfast (15)
taken 10 years ago, near to Belfast County Borough, Shankill, Beal Feirste, Skegoneill and Cliftonville, Northern Ireland

Usually metal attachments, often conical or spherical, dating mainly from the era of the horse cart and the early motor lorry. Many cast by local foundries.
One of the buildings erected as part of the redevelopment of Hercules Place and Hercules Street as Royal Avenue and one of two landmark buildings at the southern end (the other was the Provincial Bank (now a Tesco). It was built, of red sandstone, in 1883-85. The architects were Maxwell and Tuke of Manchester. The material has survived well. This plain but distinguished building includes some interesting features and detail.
- Grid Square
- J3374, 3474 images (more nearby
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- Photographer
- Albert Bridge (find more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 1 May, 2011 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 1 May, 2011
- Geographical Context
- Subject Location
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Irish:
J 338 743 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:35.9958N 5:55.8150W - Camera Location
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Irish:
J 338 743
- View Direction
- North-northwest (about 337 degrees)


