Survey Data
Reg No
20503417
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Historical
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1760 - 1770
Coordinates
166908, 71404
Date Recorded
11/04/1994
Date Updated
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Description
Entrance gateway erected, c. 1765, restored 1863. Inner and outer pair of rusticated limestone piers with pineapple and urn finials, moulded cornice to cap stone, moulded plinth course and plain plinth band. Inner pair of piers dated. Ashlar limestone walls, wrought iron railings and pair of wrought iron gates. Chamfered plinth band with rubble base to sloping street.
Appraisal
Gateway to one of Cork's most distinctive landmarks, St. Finbar's Cathedral, designed by its architect William Burges. Significant in its association with the Cathedral and for the high quality of its design.