
What is recorded here
Freestanding cast-iron sign post, erected c.1940, having embossed raised lettering in Irish and English and harp insignia. Located to roadside.
Notable example of early twentieth-century street furniture. Simplicity and clarity of design typical of its time. Functional nature enhanced and emphasised by casting using capital letters in a clear simple font without serifs. Harp motif indicating a date of installation after the foundation of the State.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20905901
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
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