Bandstand at Belfast Zoo, Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 7PN is a Grade Record Only listed building in the Belfast local planning authority area, Northern Ireland.
Bandstand at Belfast Zoo, Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 7PN
- WRENN ID
- steep-flagstone-torch
- Grade
- Record Only
- Local Planning Authority
- Belfast
- Country
- Northern Ireland
- Source
- NI Environment Agency listing
Description
Freestanding Edwardian bandstand on octagonal plan, built in 1920-21 as part of the Bellevue Pleasure Gardens and relocated in the 1930's within the former Bellevue Zoo. The bandstand is located within the current Belfast Zoo site and overlooks Antrim Road to the east. Conical metal sheet roof with overhanding eaves. Eight cast iron columns have moulded bases, Corinthian capitals and support a chamfered post having decorative scrolled and floriated brackets to each side, in turn supporting the timber roof structure. Remains of metal animal cage set within the bandstand and metal balustrade between posts. Setting: The bandstand is located on a hill within the Belfast Zoo site, overlooking the Antrim Road. The site is largely overgrown with pathways to the north and south. Materials: Roof: Metal RWG : None Walling : Metal posts Windows: N/A
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