Survey Data
Reg No
22105090
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social, Technical
Original Use
Steps
In Use As
Steps
Date
1840 - 1845
Coordinates
207767, 140859
Date Recorded
13/10/2006
Date Updated
--/--/--
Description
Limestone wall, erected c.1842, along one side of street, having two openings with opposed flights of limestone steps allowing accessing to terrace at east side. Walling comprises snecked roughly dressed stone blocks with dressed stone string course and chamfered coping course, both continuing to encompass round-plan piers that terminate wall at each end. Concrete steps to south end of terrace. Recent information plaque to wall.
Appraisal
This structure, unique in County Tipperary, represents a fine example of public works. It was built by the Cashel Commissioners as part of town improvements, another instance being the similarly-constructed reservoir on Main Street.