What is recorded here
Cast-iron newels with ball finials connected by cast-iron chains and iron horizontal bars encompassing two enclosed landscaped green areas, located at the centre of John's Place, established c.1860. Cast-iron lamp standards to perimeter, each with three glass lanterns.
The greens, located in John's Place, have been fomalised with the addition of decorative railings and lamps. Set at the heart of John's Place, the site affords much character to its immediate locality. The iron railings and lamp standards are of technical significance, promoting the skill and knowledge their manufacturers.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 14819203
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