Survey Data
Reg No
11806006
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical, Social
Previous Name
Robertstown Constabulary Barrack
Original Use
RIC barracks
In Use As
House
Date
1830 - 1850
Coordinates
279040, 225009
Date Recorded
23/04/2002
Date Updated
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Description
End-of-terrace six-bay two-storey rubble stone former Royal Irish Constabulary barracks, c.1840, on a cranked plan on a corner site with four bays facing to south-east and two bays facing to east. Extensively renovated and divided, c.1995, to accommodate use as two separate houses. Gable-ended roof on a cranked plan. Replacement artificial slate, c.1995. Concrete ridge tiles. Rendered chimney stacks. Cast-iron rainwater goods. Rubble limestone walls. Cut-stone quoins. Square-headed openings. Stone sills. Yellow brick dressings. Reconstituted stone lintel inserted, c.1995, over openings to left ground floor having keystones. Replacement 1/1 timber sash windows, c.1995. Replacement glazed timber panelled doors, c.1995, with overlights. Road fronted on a corner site. Concrete footpath to front.
Appraisal
Robertstown Royal Irish Constabulary Barracks (former) is a fine and substantial rubble stone structure, which, although now in a different use, has been sympathetically restored to retain a representation of the original appearance. The building is of social and historical importance for its original intended purpose as one of the very few civic buildings in the village. Also of note is the rubble stone construction – a rare occurrence in the locality – which adds a colourful and textured incident to the streetscape. The building, prominently located on a corner site, is an attractive landmark in the village and from the Grand Canal, onto which it faces.