The Crumlin Road Courthouse, located at 94-100 Crumlin Road, is a historic building originally designed by Charles Lanyon in the Neo-Palladian classical style and completed in 1850. It served as a judicial facility, connected to the Crumlin Road Gaol by an underground passage, and held trials for nearly 150 years, including many during the Troubles.
It closed in June 1998 and has since fallen into a serious state of disrepair due to neglect and arson, leaving it damaged and derelict.
The building went through several ownership changes and redevelopment plans after its closure.
In 2003, the building was sold to local investor Barry Gilligan for £1, with intentions to develop it into a tourist attraction and hotel, but these plans did not progress.
In March 2017, Signature Living Group purchased the courthouse with plans to convert it into a hotel, named the Lanyon Hotel, as part of a £25 million project. Those plans were approved by Belfast City Council in December 2018.
In September 2019, Signature Living announced they were putting the courthouse up for sale.
The building remains derelict.
Address: 94-100 Crumlin Road
Postcode: BT14 6AR
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Crumlin Road Courthouse, aerial view, March 2024
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Crumlin Road Courthouse, aerial view, March 2024
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Crumlin Road Courthouse, aerial view, March 2024
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Crumlin Road Courthouse, aerial view, March 2024
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Crumlin Road Courthouse, aerial view, March 2024
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Crumlin Road Courthouse, aerial view, March 2024
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