Survey Data
Reg No
13619007
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural, Historical, Social
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1450 - 1550
Coordinates
309182, 275221
Date Recorded
22/07/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Stone wall and doorway, built c. 1500. Random rubble stone walling, concrete courses to east, inscribed limestone plaque. Square-headed door opening to west, tooled limestone lintel, concrete steps, plywood door. Square base-battered rubble wall to west. Street fronted.
Appraisal
This small section of wall, found on Bachelors Lane, is a very significant piece of Drogheda's historical development. As a part of the original city walls this structure is significant historically and archaeologically, and may even contain remains of part of the fourteenth century medieval wall. The plaque, which reads "Ordered by the CORPORATION that this gate be locked at night. The key is kept in the THOLSEL", is also an interesting and significant component giving an insight into the social aspect of the town.