Survey Data
Reg No
22303019
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social
Previous Name
Roscrea Constabulary Barrack
Original Use
RIC barracks
In Use As
Garda station/constabulary barracks
Date
1850 - 1870
Coordinates
213575, 189471
Date Recorded
11/08/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Terraced five-bay three-storey former RIC barracks, built c.1860. Now in use as Garda station, with integral carriage arch to north end. Pitched artificial slate roof with rendered chimneystacks and carved brackets to eaves. Snecked cut sandstone walls with stone eaves cornice. Square-headed openings with replacement uPVC windows and concrete sills. Round-headed door opening with timber battened double-leaf door and with fanlight under cut-stone canopy with consoles and keystone. Segmental-headed carriage arch with cut limestone voussoirs.
Appraisal
This building makes an imposing impression on the street due to its texture and local materials. It retains interesting features, such as the stone canopy and carriage arch, and is of apparent architectural quality and constructed by skilled craftsmen.