Boundary Marker, Orangefield Presbyterian Church, 464 Castlereagh Road, Belfast, BT5 6BH

A cast-iron boundary post probably of 1896-98, but with plaque dated 1918, marking what was originally the perimeter of the administrative jurisdiction of Belfast Corporation and of Pottinger District Electoral Division and Ward within it. The post is sited on the north eastern side of Castlereagh Road at the inner edge of the pavement, immediately in front of Orangefield Presbyterian Church, a kerb and low railing with planting bed behind. Of slightly tapered cylindrical profile, the post measures c.3ft high by 1ft diameter and is light battleship grey, possibly original paint finish. Banded octagonal base and oversailing flat octagonal cap with slightly smaller fluted circular upstand. Front face bears the shield of Belfast Corporation’s coat of arms, below which is an attached plaque with lettering which reads “Parliamentary/ and Municipal/ Boundary of/ Belfast/ Pottinger Division/ Pottinger Ward/ 1918”. The plaque is secured to the post with four countersunk screws.