Survey Data
Reg No
50110027
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social, Technical
Original Use
Water trough
In Use As
Water trough
Date
1880 - 1920
Coordinates
315248, 233401
Date Recorded
30/04/2017
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding rectangular-plan carved granite horse trough, erected c. 1900, having chamfered lip and divided into two parts with smaller section to north end. Trough supported on granite riser blocks. Inscription to west face dedicated to horses. Flanked by round-plan granite jostle stones. Trough set at bend in street.
Appraisal
This horse trough is one of only three remaining in the Dublin metropolitan area. It is an attractive piece of street furniture and has been well preserved. The inscription on the side lends contextual interest, and the simple chamfered edges provide subtle decorative interest. It articulates the curve of this historic street and is a reminder of the pre-motor era.