
What is recorded here
Section of random rubble limestone boundary wall, c.1775, with lime mortar, iron ties, square-headed pedestrian gateway (having painted limestone ashlar block-and-start surround incorporating keystone, and timber panelled door), gateway (having segmental-headed carriageway with unpainted rendered piers, rendered keystone, timber boarded double doors having wicket gate, and cut-stone band supporting moulded cornice having blocking course to parapet rising to centre), outline of elliptical-headed carriageway (having remains of tooled dressed limestone surround, and random rubble limestone infill), and cut-stone coping. Road fronted.
A substantial boundary wall exhibiting a traditional construction in locally-sourced rubble stone forming an appealing feature in the streetscape: fine cut-limestone accents displaying high quality stone masonry further enliven the architectural design value of the site while an attractive Classically-detailed gateway originally allowing access into gardens having associations with the Kilkenny Castle estate makes a positive impression on the visual appeal of Castle Road.
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Places near here
Fortification in Dukesmeadows (shillelogher By., St. Patrick's Par.)Fortification · 130 yd
Kilkenny City ToursHeritage attraction · 142 yd
Kilkenny Castle ParkVisitor information · 154 yd
Rope Walk Househouse · 162 yd
CastleCastle, unclassified · 166 yd
Geraldine Walsh ArtGallery · 183 yd
Enclosure in Dukesmeadows (shillelogher By., St. Patrick's Par.)Enclosure · 320 ydOther information
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