Survey Data
Reg No
22108105
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Technical
Previous Name
Tipperary Infantry Barracks
Original Use
Water tower
Date
1875 - 1885
Coordinates
189195, 135241
Date Recorded
20/06/2005
Date Updated
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Description
Detached octagonal-profile water tower on square-plan base, built c. 1880, to serve barracks. Conical roof, covering not distinguishable, with central spike finial. Coursed rock-faced limestone walls, having string course and corbels to octagonal upper walls, with battered base. Square-headed slit window with sill to south. Full-height coursed stone chimneystack to west face. Situated within walls of former barracks.
Appraisal
This interesting and attractive water tower forms part of a group with the barracks walls. The use of rock-faced stone creates a textured surface, which compensates for the lack of openings in such a structure.