school — Camden Row

The saved account records: Corner-sited attached former school, comprising two blocks, western pedimented gable-fronted two-storey block of c. 1820 over basement, facing south and having four-bay east and west elevations and three-bay north and south elevations, latter having entrances to end bays, and second six-bay single-storey block of c. 1855 to east over basement.

The saved account records: Pitched felt roof, with brick chimneystacks towards gable ends, cut stone copings to long elevations, and cast-iron rainwater goods.

The saved account records: One window opening to ground floor of west elevation converted to doorway and further doorway inserted to mid-level, linking to metal fire escape stairs.

The saved account records: Entrances to front have square-headed doorways with cut stone lintels/window sills and replacement timber doors, approached by flights of five granite steps and platforms, flanked by wrought-iron railings having decorative cast-iron corner posts on granite plinth walls.

school — Camden Row matters for the exact reasons given in its official assessment, rather than merely because it is an old structure. The source records: The scale of this former school makes it an imposing presence at its corner-site location. The building retains its historic appearance. Its detailing is largely restrained, and visual interest is provided by the contrasting limestone and brickwork, along with the attractive variety of window openings. It shares a fabric palette and design similarities with the neighbouring boys' school on the west of New Bride Street. The school building has social significance from its role in the spread of education in Ireland in the early decades of the nineteenth century. The twin entrances are a characteristic feature… This explains what the place adds to local life, the street or the surviving built history.