Boundary Marker, 84 Castlehill Road, BELFAST, BT4 3GQ

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 Victoria District Electoral Division and Ward within it. The post is sited on the north western side of Castlehill Road, backing on to a low modern masonary wall with mature hedge behind. Of slightly tapered cylindrical profile, the post measures about 0.7m high by 0.25m diameter and is heavily corroded however lettering remains crisp. Base is buried in asphalt footpath. 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/ Victoria Division/ Victoria Ward/ 1918”. The plaque is secured to the post with four countersunk screws.