
What is recorded here
Gateway, c.1800, comprising pair of rusticated limestone ashlar piers with cut-limestone capping having finials, unpainted roughcast curved flanking walls having cut-limestone coping supporting iron railings with Fleur-de-Lys finials, and limestone ashlar terminating piers having cut-limestone capping. Set back from road in grounds shared with Castle Blunden.
Making a pleasing visual statement in a rural setting an elegantly-appointed Classically-detailed gateway displays expert stone masonry together with attractive iron work enhancing the design aspirations of the composition.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
Places near here
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European ashEuropean ash · 1740 yd
Bawn in Gardens (kilkenny City By., St. John's Par.)Bawn · 1.0 mi
Tinnypark Househouse · 1.1 mi
The N76 Callan Road Realignment SchemeMemorial · 1.2 mi
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