Survey Data
Reg No
20827239
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic, Scientific, Technical
Original Use
Gates/railings/walls
In Use As
Gates/railings/walls
Date
1860 - 1880
Coordinates
179770, 66551
Date Recorded
10/09/2007
Date Updated
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Description
Ashlar limestone retaining walls having square-profile piers with wrought-iron panels, built c. 1870. Full-height round-headed niches to retaining walls west elevation with hood mouldings and keystones. Flight of rendered steps having cast-iron railings to west.
Appraisal
Imposing walls, piers and railings marking the boundary of St. Coleman’s Cathedral. The solidly constructed walls are particularly well designed and are indicative of the quality of nineteenth century craftsmanship and engineering. Prominently sited, they provide important context to the locality.