Main Entrance Gate - Former

Ireland / Westmeath / Athlone / N62
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Former main entrance gate serving Creggan House (now demolished), built c.1815, each comprising a pair of moulded ashlar limestone gate piers.They act as an historical reminders of Creggan House, which was burnt down in 1921 and demolished before c.1930. They now stand as curious and interesting features along the main approach road into Athlone from the southeast, adding attractive incident to their roadside location. The well-built boundary walls complete the setting.
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Coordinates:   53°24'22"N   7°53'11"W
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