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Steps on Pope's Quay

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Steps on Pope's Quay
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Flights of steps, built c. 1860, concreted c. 1960. Retaining some cast-iron hand rails.
Though now repaved, these steps form part of an interesting group with similar nineteenth-century paving schemes. Steps such as these are found in many location throughout the city, and they contribute to its unique character.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20512165

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Robin Webster, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
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