Survey Data
Reg No
20866191
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Social
Original Use
House
In Use As
Apartment/flat (converted)
Date
1800 - 1840
Coordinates
165898, 70799
Date Recorded
06/05/2011
Date Updated
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Description
Attached three-bay two-storey house, built c.1820, with two-storey extension to rear (east) elevation. Now converted to apartments. Pitched slate roof with rendered chimneystack and cast-iron rainwater goods. Square-headed window openings with limestone sills and replacement six-over six pane timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed door openings flanked by timber pilasters with timber panelled door having timber mullioned overlight. Cut limestone threshold and steps to door. Fronts directly onto square.
Appraisal
Wellington Square has a surprising military history. The terrace which now makes up 5-9 Wellington Square was originally a magazine that was associated with the Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills, located several miles west of the city. Its original function remains apparent in the blast wall which forms the extremely thick rear wall. It was this magazine which gave Magazine Road its name. The magazine was substantially remodelled in the first decades of the nineteenth century as housing for army officers and additional housing was constructed on the site at the time. Its historical associations, pleasing square-plan layout and architectural styles make this an interest group. This building retains its original proportions while the timber door surround is important as the harmonising feature of the square.