BENCHMARKS continued
A search of the gateways of the Phoenix Park turned up a grand total of only four gateways with benchmarks, somewhat small as it is way less than 50%. Even the gateway to that most prestigious of addresses in Dublin 8, (with the exception of Benchmarker's abode, of course) Aras an Uachtarain, drew a blank. The same for the residence of the American Ambassador and the former residence of the Papal Nuncio. On this visit Benchmarker was unable to explore the buildings of the Ordnance Survey Headquarters. It would be ironic if there were no benchmarks there, but not really surprising.
Below: At the pedestrian turnstile opposite Grangegorman Cemetery. The 'mark is on the gate pillar at right. The entrance to the cemetery can be seen through the bars of the gate.
Below: Cabra Gate. The 'mark is on the pillar nearest.
Below: Ashtown Gate. The'mark is on the pillar at right of traffic gate.
Below: Knockmaroon Gate, with the 'mark on the pillar at right.
