Survey Data
Reg No
41303128
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Previous Name
Royal Bank of Ireland originally Belfast Bank
Original Use
Bank/financial institution
In Use As
Town/county hall
Date
1870 - 1890
Coordinates
267315, 333750
Date Recorded
04/10/2011
Date Updated
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Description
End-of-terrace seven bay two-storey former bank of c.1880, altered c.1930 to town hall, with shallow pedimented breakfront framing central bays. Pitched roof concealed by parapet with moulded corniced coping with console brackets to margins, moulded scooping and surround to pediment. Smooth-rendered chimneystacks, and cast-iron rainwater goods. Smooth-rendered channelled walls, with smooth-rendered pilasters to breakfront, and with stepped string course at eaves level. Square-headed window openings with one-over-one pane horned timber sliding sash windows to first floor, cast-iron margined casement windows to ground floor, round-headed window opening to centre of pediment with moulded architrave and Napoleon-hat surround with multiple-pane timber casement window. Square-headed door opening with marble doorcase and double-leaf timber panelled door. Square-headed door opening to south-east bay with timber panelled door and overlight.
Appraisal
This handsome set-piece is an integral part of Monaghan town centre. The building retains its intrinsic architectural qualities, including timber sash windows, and although the facade of this building may not be original. Its decorative, classical elements, so commonly applied to public buildings of this period, enhance the building's appearance. Its earlier function as a bank is an interesting aspect of the building.