NUMBERS 201 - 210

BENCHMARKS continued

Earlier this year, a long time ago now, just before the Summer that never was, M.C. supplied a computer disc containing images of several 'marks. Only now is it being mined for treasure. Within, amongst others, are ten 'marks from Leinster Road in Dublin City. They are somewhat unusual in that they are in extremely close proximity to each other. Perhaps only one or two of them is a true benchmark but the others are none the less interesting by virtue of their sheer number in such a small area.

Below: The 'marks outside No 54 Leinster Road and the house itself. The true 'mark at right is a good example of a 'flatie'.

Below: No 55.

Below: No 57.

Below: No 58.

Below: No 59.

Below: No 60.

Below: No 64.

Below: No 65.

Below: No 86.

NUMBER 76

BENCHMARKS continued

Intriguing, is perhaps the best word to describe this benchmark located at the bottom of Leinster Road in Dublin. It appears to have been carved into the pebble-dash rendering on the pillar on which it is located. Could this be so, and why was it decided? And if so, why did the rendering not disintegrate at the time or sometime since? Intriguing indeed.

Below: The 'mark on Leinster Road. Note the rendering which shows signs of disintegrating at the base of the pillar.

Above: The east end of Leinster Road in Dublin with the 'mark on the pillar at left near the pedestrians.