University College Cork
Prison/jail in Cork, Ireland, dating from 1810–1830
Freestanding neo-classical Doric entrance, built c.1820, as entrance to Cork County Gaol with central breakfront having tetrastyle pedimented portico to north. Now forming part of University College Cork's grounds. Limestone ashlar walls with string course, fluted frieze and carved limestone cornice. False machicolation to western corner. Blank pedimented square-headed window openings. Commemorative marble plaque to western opening. Portico supported on tapering limestone columns with triglyphs and metopes to entablature and plain pediment. Square-headed door opening having stepped grilled overlight and replacement double-leaf timber panelled door. Carved limestone plaque with copper surround to western wall inscribed with names in Irish.
- Type:
- Prison/jail
- Period:
- 1810–1830
- Where:
- Cork, Ireland
- Coordinates:
- 51.89°N, 8.49°W
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