Survey Data
Reg No
30403609
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1830 - 1870
Coordinates
76636, 246874
Date Recorded
24/07/2008
Date Updated
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Description
Quadrant south entrance gateway to Ballinahinch Castle, built c.1850, with vehicular entrance and one pedestrian entrance. Rock-faced granite sweep walls and piers with stepped cement-topped copings supporting decorative cast-iron railings and gates. Piers have tooled margins and cement copings. Camber-headed pseudo-lights to piers flanking entrances. Piers to road have blind openings.
Appraisal
This imposing gateway is indicative of the wealth, influence and importance of the Ballynahinch estate. The gateway forms a significant group with the accompanying gate lodge. Good-quality craftsmanship is evident in the stonework and ironwork.