Survey Data
Reg No
14313116
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social, Technical
Previous Name
Kells Garda Síochána Station once Kells Constabulary Barrack
Original Use
Prison/jail
In Use As
Barracks
Date
1830 - 1840
Coordinates
273832, 275873
Date Recorded
09/05/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Detached five-bay two-storey former bridewell, built in 1837, with central pedimented breakfront, with flanking single-storey bay to the east and with carriage arch to the west. Now in use as a barracks. Hipped slate roof with rendered chimneystacks. Squared limestone walls with tooled limestone quoins. Segmental-arched window openings with timber sash windows, ashlar surrounds and stone sills. Diocletian window and stone doorcase with tapering pilaster and entablature to breakfront. Stone plinth walls to site.
Appraisal
This building is of apparent architectural design and detail. The central pedimented breakfront is a notable feature of the building. The building retains many interesting features and materials, such as the Diocletian window and segmental-arched window openings which are articulated with ashlar limestone surrounds.