Survey Data
Reg No
41303167
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Social
Previous Name
The Gas Works
Original Use
Worker's house
Date
1880 - 1900
Coordinates
267700, 333618
Date Recorded
03/10/2011
Date Updated
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Description
Detached terrace of three two-storey former gasworks workers' houses, built c.1890, with adjoining modern sheds to north and south. Now in use as store. Northern end house two-bay with one first floor window, middle is three-bay, and southern is three-bay with one first floor opening. Pitched natural slate roof with grey clayware ridge tiles, red brick chimneystacks with string course and terracotta pots, and replacement rainwater goods. Coursed squared rubble walls, with red brick to north gable. Square-headed window openings with chamfered tooled, grooved block-and-start surrounds, lintels and sills, and six-over-six pane horned timber sliding sash windows. Square-headed door openings with similar detailing and having timber panelled and one timber battened door, with overlights.
Appraisal
This fine terrace of workers' houses is a rare instance in Monaghan Town. The masonry is of high quality, with particularly fine work to the opening surrounds. The contrast between cut stone, squared rubble, and brick, is interesting and adds textural and visual interest.