Survey Data
Reg No
12000164
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural, Artistic
Previous Name
Kilkenny College
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1780 - 1839
Coordinates
250904, 155965
Date Recorded
16/06/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Gateway, extant 1839, on a symmetrical plan comprising pair of repointed limestone ashlar piers on repointed limestone ashlar chamfered plinths having cut-limestone capping supporting replacement wrought iron double gates with square-headed flanking pedestrian gateways having cut-limestone block-and-start surrounds centred on keystones framing replacement wrought iron gates. Reconstructed, 1993, producing present composition. Street fronted at entrance to grounds of Kilkenny College.
Appraisal
A gateway forming part of a self-contained group alongside an adjacent coach house-cum-stable outbuilding (see 12000166) with the resulting ensemble making a pleasing visual statement in John Street Lower at the entrance on to the grounds of Kilkenny College: meanwhile, stone work reclaimed from the college established (1667) by James Butler (1610-88) highlights the archaeological potential of the composition [SMR KK019-026069-].