House

House in Limerick, Ireland, dating from 1750–1755

Terraced three-bay three-storey over basement limestone townhouse, built in 1751, with a full-height two-bay return and compositionally linked to neighbouring building by a pair of lancet windows at ground floor level and a red brick faced niche and oculus above. Pitched slate roof on an L-plan. Limestone ashlar eaves cornice supporting cast-iron rainwater goods. Partially coursed random rubble limestone walls to the front elevation with original pointing to front elevation. Limestone ashlar architrave to niche and oculus. Square-headed window openings to front elevation with limestone flat arch voussoirs, limestone ashlar sills, patent rendered reveals and multiple paned casement windows at second floor level, replacement six-over-six timber sash windows at first and ground floor level. Two-over-two timber sash window to lancet opening. Square-headed front door opening, with limestone voussoirs above original lugged limestone architrave and flat-panelled timber door, c. 1990. Opening directly onto the pavement.

Type:
House

Period:
1750–1755

Where:
Limerick, Ireland

Coordinates:
52.66°N, 8.62°W

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