Brown's Doorway (Galway)

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Freestanding former entrance bay to Brown house of 1627, removed from original location in 1905 to form feature in Eyre Square. As is pointed out by its plaque, this monument is 'a reminder of the great architecture in the days of Galway's civic opulence' between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. The Renaissance doorway is unique in the city and displays fine carved detailing. The coats of arms of the two families united by marriage is a typical device found in medieval and late medieval contexts and the relocation of the structure to Eyre Square has salvaged something of the building while significantly enhancing Galway's finest civic space.

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Coordinates:   53°16'29"N   9°2'58"W
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