Survey Data

Reg No

20828107


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Technical


Original Use

Steps


In Use As

Steps


Date

1860 - 1870


Coordinates

179454, 66304


Date Recorded

10/07/2007


Date Updated

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Description

Flight of cut limestone steps, built c. 1865, set into snecked sandstone walls having limestone quoins. Metal railings to staircase. Ashlar limestone piers to north elevation.

Appraisal

Finely cut limestone steps, built shortly after the inauguration of Cobh railway station, they are a notable example of late nineteenth century craftsmanship. The steps form an interesting and unusual feature in the landscape.