Survey Data
Reg No
14819034
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Previous Name
Birr Veterinary Infirmary
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1900 - 1905
Coordinates
206095, 205208
Date Recorded
24/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Screen wall, dated 1902. Screen wall forms boundary to road and encloses site with single-storey buildings. Ruled-and-lined render to wall with stone plinth course, Doric pilasters to ends and cornice. Curvilinear scroll surmounting wall with plaque inscribed "1902". Segmental-headed carriageway with horse's head keystone and timber battened doors.
Appraisal
This screen wall, with decoratively moulded carriage arch and Classical pilasters, was erected in 1902. It retains many original features including a horse's head keystone and decorative pediment. The ghostly outlines of raised lettering read "VETERINARY INFIRMARY".