Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandBelfastClarendon dock (southerly), ritchies dock. graving dock
CHIMNEY STACK

Clarendon dock (southerly), ritchies dock. graving dock

Belfast, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 16609
Site type
CHIMNEY STACK
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clarendon Dock is a complex of nineteenth-century maritime industrial structures in Belfast, Northern Ireland, comprising graving docks and associated facilities that served the city's shipbuilding industry during its period of expansion and prominence. The structures, including the southerly dock and Ritchies Dock within the complex, date from the mid to late nineteenth century and represent the infrastructure essential to Belfast's development as a major shipbuilding centre. The ancient chimney stack associated with these docks is characteristic of the steam-powered industrial operations that supported dock and shipyard activities during this period. The dock complex remains an important testament to Belfast's industrial heritage and the technological capabilities of Victorian maritime engineering.

Clarendon dock (southerly), ritchies dock. graving dock is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 16609. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clarendon dock (southerly), ritchies dock. graving dock?

Clarendon Dock is a complex of nineteenth-century maritime industrial structures in Belfast, Northern Ireland, comprising graving docks and associated facilities that served the city's shipbuilding industry during its period of expansion and prominence. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 16609.

Who is responsible for protecting Clarendon dock (southerly), ritchies dock. graving dock?

Clarendon dock (southerly), ritchies dock. graving dock is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 16609.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clarendon dock (southerly), ritchies dock. graving dock?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Belvoir park mound. motte (5.2 km), Barrow (5.5 km), Platform rath (6.1 km).

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