Lower Crumlin Road Crumlin Road



courthouse


the crumlin road begins @ carlisle circus, roundabout north of city centre past westlink motorway. 1 of 4 exits carlisle circus, others being antrim road, major arterial , residential route forms part of a6, clifton street leads centre, , denmark street leads area of lower shankill road known locally beirut.


the lowest section of road contains number of buildings of local , historic interest. mater infirmorum hospital, known colloquially mater, found past carlisle circus , provides healthcare north of city surrounding area. 19th-century structure, hospital beside derelict crumlin road gaol which, 1846 1996 main prison in belfast. after number years of dereliction venue opened tourist attraction in 2013 , offers guided tours , venue hire. facing prison crumlin road courthouse, lies empty. both buildings designed renowned local architect charles lanyon.


the freemasons hall, headquarters number of masonic lodges attached provincial grand lodge of antrim adjacent prison. hall built in 1939, replacing earlier building further along crumlin road.








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