Survey Data
Reg No
41401720
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Previous Name
Leesborough House
Original Use
Demesne walls/gates/railings
In Use As
Demesne walls/gates/railings
Date
1840 - 1860
Coordinates
257851, 321147
Date Recorded
30/05/2012
Date Updated
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Description
Entrance gateway to Annaghmakerig House, erected c.1850. Comprises double-leaf wrought-iron vehicular gate flanked by cast-iron columns with ball finials, having foundry insignia of Kennan and Sons of Dublin, flanked by pedestrian pass to north-west end and single-leaf wrought-iron gate to south-east, with matching section of railing to north-west of vehicular gate. Matching cast-iron columns to each side of gateway.
Appraisal
This simple but elegant gateway provides an entrance to Annaghmakerig House, now also the Tyrone Guthrie Centre. Subtle, but well-composed, the wrought and cast-iron work is indicative of the high-quality craftsmanship and skill which was available at the time of their construction. They form a group with the adjacent gate lodge.