Survey Data

Reg No

21901002


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Social


Original Use

Milestone/milepost


In Use As

Milestone/milepost


Date

1860 - 1880


Coordinates

124011, 152043


Date Recorded

12/10/2008


Date Updated

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Description

Freestanding triangular-profile limestone milestone, erected c. 1870, having inscribed lettering and chamfered cap. Milestone reads: 'Limerick 23 / Foynes 1 / Loughill 4'.

Appraisal

This simple piece of masonry served an important practical function in the days when signposts were rare. It is well maintained and is a significant survival of street furniture.