Survey Data

Reg No

13619123


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Artistic, Technical


Previous Name

Christian Brothers National School


Original Use

Gates/railings/walls


In Use As

Gates/railings/walls


Date

1870 - 1890


Coordinates

308959, 275532


Date Recorded

05/08/2005


Date Updated

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Description

Gateway, built c. 1880, formerly associated with a school, now giving access to health centre. Clustered finely tooled ashlar limestone piers surmounted by corniced flat capping stones. Wrought-iron gates with cast-iron embellishments, flanked by pedestrian gates; railings mounted on ashlar limestone plinth walls to east and west. Set on north side of Upper Magdalene Street.

Appraisal

These gates are a fine example of skilled craftsmanship. The combination of clustered columns, decorative gates and railings lends an architectural quality to the entrance, making this an important feature of the streetscape.