Survey Data
Reg No
20512228
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Social, Technical
Original Use
Steps
In Use As
Steps
Date
1840 - 1880
Coordinates
167429, 72234
Date Recorded
07/07/1997
Date Updated
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Description
Flight of steps, built c. 1860, with limestone risers, now partly concreted. Remains of cast-iron base set in cement to upper steps.
Appraisal
These steps form part of an interesting group with similar nineteenth-century paving schemes. Steps such as these are found in many location throughout the city, and contribute to its unique character. The paving schemes utilised cut limestone, which in many cases has been replaced or covered with concrete. These steps retain some limestone risers.