Survey Data

Reg No

20827239


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Artistic, Scientific, Technical


Original Use

Gates/railings/walls


In Use As

Gates/railings/walls


Date

1860 - 1880


Coordinates

179770, 66551


Date Recorded

10/09/2007


Date Updated

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Description

Ashlar limestone retaining walls having square-profile piers with wrought-iron panels, built c. 1870. Full-height round-headed niches to retaining walls west elevation with hood mouldings and keystones. Flight of rendered steps having cast-iron railings to west.

Appraisal

Imposing walls, piers and railings marking the boundary of St. Coleman’s Cathedral. The solidly constructed walls are particularly well designed and are indicative of the quality of nineteenth century craftsmanship and engineering. Prominently sited, they provide important context to the locality.