Survey Data

Reg No

15004134


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Artistic


Previous Name

Athlone Barracks


Original Use

Barracks


In Use As

Barracks


Date

1930 - 1935


Coordinates

203724, 241629


Date Recorded

10/10/2004


Date Updated

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Description

Main gateway to army barracks, erected c.1932, consisting of pair of channelled ashlar limestone piers on square-plan, flanked by sections of ashlar limestone quadrant walls with ashlar coping and pistol loop openings. Square-headed pedestrian opening set in round-headed recess to south. Wrought-iron gate to main entrance, timber door to pedestrian entrance. Gateway set in coursed rubble limestone wall surrounding Custume Barracks.

Appraisal

This fine ashlar gateway is an attractive feature on Grace Road. It was erected on the present site on Grace Road in 1932 using stone salvaged from a dismantled caponiere. The former main entrance to the barracks was on the site of Ss. Peter and Paul's Cathedral (15000012) and had to be moved following the construction of this building in the early 1930s. It forms part of an important group of military-related structures associated with Custume Barracks.