
What is recorded here
Gateway, designed 1859, on a symmetrical plan comprising pair of granite ashlar piers on chamfered plinths having "Cavetto"-detailed shallow pyramidal capping supporting crocketed wrought iron double gates with granite ashlar outer piers on chamfered plinths having "Cavetto"-detailed shallow pyramidal capping supporting crocketed wrought iron railings. Road fronted at entrance to grounds of Saint Mary's National School.
A gateway surviving as an interesting relic of the Enniscorthy District Model School designed (1859) by James Higgins Owen (1822-91), Architect to the Board of Public Works (appointed 1856).
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
bridgebridge · 17 yd
Saint Mary's Christian Brothers' Schoolschool · 38 yd
National 1798 CentreMuseum · 139 yd
site of AbbeyReligious house, Franciscan friars · 390 yd
HolywellHoly well · 694 yd
Le Tour De France en EnniscorthyMemorial · 720 yd
Vinegar HillMountain / peak · 1231 yd
Battle of Vinegar Hill, 1798Monument · 1336 yd
CastleCastle, ringwork · 1.8 miOther information
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