What is recorded here
Section of random squared rubble limestone retaining wall, c.1900, with course of dressed limestone supporting rendered rounded coping over rubble limestone construction. Road fronted retaining grass bank to river.
Exhibiting a traditional construction in locally-sourced County Kilkenny limestone a retaining wall makes a positive, if subtle contribution to the streetscape value of John's Quay.
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