
What is recorded here
Gateway, dated 1819, on a symmetrical plan comprising pair of cusp-detailed limestone ashlar panelled piers on moulded cushion courses on benchmark-inscribed plinths having shallow pyramidal capping on blind friezes on stringcourses supporting arrow- and spear head-detailed wrought iron double gates. Street fronted at entrance to grounds of Saint John's Church.
A gateway 'Erected 10th Augt. AD 1819 [by] Richard Dowling Sculptor Kilkenny' making a pleasing visual statement in John Street Lower.
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Places near here
post boxpost box · 13 yd
McGrathhouse · 19 yd
Irish River LifeVisitor information · 239 yd
Kilkenny County Council Car ParkVisitor information · 269 yd
Boat TripsHeritage attraction · 287 ydOther information
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