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Park in Mitchelstown

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Park in Mitchelstown
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What is recorded here

Park, laid out c.1780, as part of the planned development of King's Square. Comprising rectangular lawned space surrounded on all sides by two-storey houses. Roads along sides and east-west through square and diagonally across south-east quadrant. Tree-lined along east-west road and having cast-iron fountain just north of centre of park. Wrought-iron railings around perimeter of park.
This park is an integral part of the King's Square scheme. It is a rare example of an eighteenth-century recreational space and is little changed since it was laid out, with the exception of the later fountain and railings.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20818040

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Neil Theasby, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • john salter, Geograph · Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0
  • Colin Park, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • The Speckled Bird, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • CaitNi, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
fountain18 yd

Explorer Tom This fountain in Mitchelstown would post on social media: 'Still pumping superior construction vibes since 1825, no filters needed.' It’s an iron railing and a pump that once did serious work but now just looks fancy in King Square. If you don’t tip it a coin, I bet it stops flowing just to make a point.

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Explorer Tom Almshouse in Mitchelstown was built for poor gentlemen and gentlewomen, which is a polite way of saying 'old people with slightly less money.' It has a carved cornice that is particularly fine, meaning it’s probably very proud of itself. Pretend you’re checking the roof for leaks before you move on.

church/chapel76 yd

Explorer Tom Church or chapel in Mitchelstown was built for poor gentlemen by the Earl of Kingston. It sits right opposite St George’s, which is peak architectural drama. Tell the kids that being 'poor' still got you a nice spot!

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Explorer Tom The Rectory in Mitchelstown is part of a grand old square from 1777. Built for poor gentrified folk, it still looks like it owns the place. Check out that limestone doorcase, it’s trying to impress you.

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Explorer Tom John Mandeville in County Cork is proud of being a medieval guy who got left behind by history but still looks sharp. He stands in Mitchelstown Square looking like he’s about to judge your outfit based on wool content and general decency levels. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

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Explorer Tom Mitchelstown Town Map in County Cork does something very strange when nobody's looking: it rearranges its own streets. It likes to see if anyone notices that the bakery has moved three houses down. The compass rose is spinning slowly, probably just to confuse the tourists. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

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