gates/railings/walls

Vernacular field gate, erected c. 1875, comprising a pair of dressed limestone gate posts (on square-plan) and a pair of wrought-iron flat-bar gates with curved wrought-iron latch. Located adjacent to rural road to the southwest of Ballymahon, and a short distance to the southeast of Shrule Mills (13402612).

This simple vernacular gateway retains its early character and form. The carved monolith limestone gate posts are typical of the vernacular tradition and are an example of skilled late nineteenth century craftsmanship. They illustrate the attention afforded to even the most mundane of features at the time of construction. Simple vernacular entrance gateways of this nature were once very common features of the rural landscape of Longford but are now becoming increasingly rare on account of clearance to accommodate modern agricultural needs and road widening schemes etc. Although construction was primarily functional, they exhibit visual appeal in the rural countryside. This gateway makes a pleasing roadside feature, adding appeal to its rural location to the southwest of Ballymahon.