Survey Data
Reg No
14341017
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Technical
Original Use
Demesne walls/gates/railings
In Use As
Demesne walls/gates/railings
Date
1760 - 1770
Coordinates
301162, 241866
Date Recorded
25/06/2002
Date Updated
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Description
Entrance to Dunboyne Castle, built c.1764, comprising channelled ashlar gate piers surmounted by ball finials with Greek key motifs. Set in rendered curved walls having inset square-headed pedestrian entrances. Rendered quoins, cornices and segmental-arched voussoirs to pedestrian entrances. Replacement single and pair of gates.
Appraisal
This entrance forms part of a group with Dunboyne House and related outbuildings. The channelled ashlar piers and surrounds to the pedestrian openings are of apparent architectural design. The entrance makes a positive contribution to the streetscape of Dunboyne.