Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandBelfastSirocco works. georgian glassworks
C18TH/C19TH · GLASS WORKS

Sirocco works. georgian glassworks

Belfast, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 6270
Period
C18TH/C19TH
Site type
GLASS WORKS
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sirocco Works is a Georgian glassworks site in Belfast, Northern Ireland, dating to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The works represents an important phase in Belfast's industrial development during the period when the city was establishing itself as a manufacturing centre. The site is recorded in the Northern Ireland Sites and Monuments Record with the monument identification number 6270. Though much of the original glassworks infrastructure has been lost or substantially altered, the site retains archaeological and historical significance as evidence of Belfast's glass production industry during this period of urban and industrial expansion.

Sirocco works. georgian glassworks is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 6270. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sirocco works. georgian glassworks?

Sirocco Works is a Georgian glassworks site in Belfast, Northern Ireland, dating to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 6270.

What period does Sirocco works. georgian glassworks date from?

Sirocco works. georgian glassworks dates from the c18th/c19th period, and is classified as a glass works. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Sirocco works. georgian glassworks?

Sirocco works. georgian glassworks 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 6270.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sirocco works. georgian glassworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Belvoir park mound. motte (4.6 km), Rath (5.4 km), Platform rath (5.7 km).

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