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Derries Cottage

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Derries Cottage
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Main entrance gates serving Derry Cottage (not in survey), erected c.1820, comprising a central pair of cut stone gate posts (on octagonal-plan with moulded capstones over) supporting a pair of cast-iron gates. Gateway flanked to either side by sections of rendered boundary wall having cast-iron railings over and…

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Main entrance gates serving Derry Cottage (not in survey), erected c.1820, comprising a central pair of cut stone gate posts (on octagonal-plan with moulded capstones over) supporting a pair of cast-iron gates. Gateway flanked to either side by sections of rendered boundary wall having cast-iron railings over and terminated by further cut stone gate posts (on octagonal-plan). Located to the east of Derry Cottage (not in survey) and to the south of Drumcree.
An appealing gateway of early nineteenth-century appearance, which retains its early form and character. It serves Derry Cottage to the west (not in survey). This gateway is distinguished by the fine cut stone gate posts, which are a good example of the stonemason’s art. The good quality cast-iron gates and the unusual railings further embellish the aesthetics of this composition. This gateway adds interest in the rural landscape to the south of Drumcree and is a worthy addition to the built heritage of the local area. Lewis (1837) records that Derry Cottage was the property of a Mrs. Berry.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 15305016

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