Survey Data
Reg No
15402666
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Previous Name
La Mancha
Original Use
Demesne walls/gates/railings
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1800 - 1840
Coordinates
242408, 248958
Date Recorded
24/07/2006
Date Updated
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Description
Main entrance gates serving La Mancha (15402608), erected c.1820, comprising a pair of decorative cast-iron gate piers supporting cast-iron double gates. Curved sections of decorative cast-iron railings sweep away to the north and south, terminated by cut limestone gate piers on square-plan. Located to the south of Mullingar and to the southeast of La Mancha House.
Appraisal
A highly decorative and elegant screen gateway and cast-iron railings associated with La Mancha (15402608). These cast-iron railings and gates are well executed in the Greek Revival style and are indicative of good quality design and craftsmanship. This gateway is an interesting feature in the landscape to the south of Mullingar, adding a decorative element to its pleasant rural location. It constitutes an integral element of the architectural heritage of the local area.