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Richmond Tower (Kilmainham)

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Johnston had placed his personal coat of arms above the arch, concealed by a piece of wood painted to match the stone, his idea being that his arms would be revealed to future generations after the wood became rotten. However, this was uncovered when the gateway was taken down for removal. The
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Following the move the structure was renamed from Watling Street Gatehouse to Richmond Tower, though it is sometimes referred to as the West Gate due to its location west of the main hospital building.
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in 1846 caused traffic congestion at the site. The tower was dismantled and erected at its present location the following year at the expense of the railway company.
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History of the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, near Dublin, from the original foundation ... A.D. 1174 to the present time, etc. [With illustrations.]
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at the junction of Watling Street and Victoria Quay, the tower had to be moved after the building of nearby
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at the time. Built between 1810 and 1811, the gateway originally stood beside the
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current coat of arms on the gateway is that of the Royal Hospital.
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The tower as seen from outside the Kilmainham Courthouse.
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History section of Royal Hospital Kilmainham website
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Kilmainham
Dublin
Ireland
Duke of Richmond
Lord Lieutenant
Francis Johnson
Royal Hospital
Kilmainham
Dublin
Francis Johnston
Duke of Richmond
Lord Lieutenant
River Liffey
Barrack Bridge
Kingsbridge Station
Coat of arms on the tower
Information sign at tower
The tower as seen from outside the Kilmainham Courthouse.
History of the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham, near Dublin, from the original foundation ... A.D. 1174 to the present time, etc. [With illustrations.]
"1812 – Richmond Tower, Kilmainham, Dublin"
ISBN
0-297-8322-47
History section of Royal Hospital Kilmainham website
Archiseek.com article on Richmond Tower
53°20′32″N 6°18′24″W / 53.34211°N 6.306763°W / 53.34211; -6.306763
Categories
Buildings and structures in Dublin (city)
Kilmainham
Towers in Dublin (city)

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