Survey Data
Reg No
60260214
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Previous Name
Brenanstown House
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1840 - 1909
Coordinates
323304, 224643
Date Recorded
31/01/2017
Date Updated
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Description
Gateway, extant 1909, on a symmetrical plan comprising pairs of "Anthemion"-topped cast-iron "bird cage" piers supporting cast-iron gates; granite ashlar piers on cut-granite plinths including granite ashlar outer piers on cut-granite plinths having cornices below garland- or urn-topped capping. Reconstructed. Road fronted at entrance to grounds of Brennanstown House.
Appraisal
A gateway erected to a design attributed to George Papworth (1781-1855) of Dublin (Dean 2016, 94) illustrating the extent of the Brennanstown House estate prior to its partial suburban redevelopment in the later twentieth century (cf. 60260213).