Survey Data
Reg No
20906327
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Original Use
Chimney
Date
1950 - 1960
Coordinates
172563, 78091
Date Recorded
31/07/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding square-profile brick chimney, built c. 1955. Brick plinth, tapered shaft and render corniced coping. Round arch relieving arch motif to base.
Appraisal
Part of large coherently planned group of hospital structures, built as Tuberculosis Sanatorium under Doctor Noel Browne as Minister for Health. Chimney interesting example of industrial architecture, along with nearby water tower. Sanatorium originally included working farm. Forms interesting group with nearby weighbridge and building with vents. Visible from road, it adds context and interest to the site.