Ric barracks in Smithstown, County Meath

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Detached seven-bay two-storey constabulary barrack, dated 1903. Now in use as a private house. Stepped gabled breakfronts to two-storey terminating bay to north and to central single-storey entrance bay. Pitched artificial slate roof with red brick chimneystacks, eaves dentils and stepped gables. Roughcast rendered walls with red brick quoins and date plaque. Timber sash windows with stone sills. Rendered pointed arches over windows to gabled breakfronts.

This constabulary barrack displays architectural design and detailing. The stepped-gabled breakfronts are notable features of the building. The building retains many original features and materials, such as the timber sash windows and limestone sills. This imposing building is a notable and colourful addition to the streetscape.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 14323006

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