Triumphal Arch - Custom House Quay, Dublin, Ireland
N 53° 20.902 W 006° 14.914
29U E 683139 N 5914553
This triumphal arch was built in 1813 and until 1998 stood in Amiens Street in Dublin. It was relocated to the newly redeveloped Custom House Quay area in 1998. A plaque attached to the arch indicates that the arch is dedicated to Pat O'Shea.
Waymark Code: WMQXBG
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Date Posted: 04/10/2016
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The Buildings of Ireland website tells us about the arch:
Description
Freestanding limestone triumphal arch, built 1813, transplanted to Custom House Quay from Amiens Street in 1998. Ashlar walling with plinth, impost course and with moulded string course to parapet level. Arch elevations proper set back slightly from main elevations within square-headed recess. Evidence for jambs of gateway to interior. Stands close to Stack A.
Appraisal
This triumphal arch adds a classical tone to a public area within the redeveloped north docks area, next to George's Dock. It is finely made of ashlar limestone, although its detailing is rather plain. Its form, materials and detailing contrast pleasantly with the brickwork of Stack A nearby and constitutes an interesting vertical element with an area of large and broad structures.
A plaque is attached to the arch that is inscribed:
This arch id dedicated to the memory of
Pat O'Shea
for his service to community development
Unveiled by an Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD
April 2002