Survey Data
Reg No
15004146
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Technical
Previous Name
Athlone Railway Station
Original Use
Store/warehouse
Date
1850 - 1855
Coordinates
203267, 241771
Date Recorded
08/09/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Detached single-storey former goods shed, built c.1851. Now disused. Hipped artificial slate roof with cast-iron rainwater goods. Constructed of snecked limestone with brick and terracotta detailing. Two blind round-headed recesses below to west end separated by Doric pilasters. Round-headed window openings to south elevation with brick surrounds. Located to west of former Midland and Great Western Railway Station and just to north of engine shed (15004143).
Appraisal
This goods shed is part of the Athlone West Station and was built to designs by J. S Mulvany (1813-70) for the Midland and Great Western Railway Company. This building is not merely a functional structure but has a consciously heroic architectural quality achieved through its scale and robust detailing. The contrast between the crisp snecked limestone and the brick and terracotta detailing creates and attractive appearance. Forms an interesting pair with the engine shed (15004143) to the south.