NUMBER 748

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It was back to the old stomping ground of the Parkgate Street area for M.C. to get this one. It's at the front entrance of a house on the north east corner of Montpelier Hill where it meets Arbour Hill in Dublin City..

Below: A 'mark on Montpelier Hill in Dublin. It's on the base of the pillar.

 

Above: Looking north on Montpelier Hill with the 'mark to the right of the doorway.

NUMBER 155

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Another from Montpelier Hill, Dublin; about half way along, on the south side.

Below: The 'mark about half way along Montpelier Hill.

Above: Montpelier Hill, looking south with the 'mark at right, just below the railings on the black painted base.

NUMBER 154

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Benchmarker has no enthusiasm for this type of mark. Perhaps it's an acquired taste. It's on Montpelier Hill in Dublin. 'Nuff said!

Below: The mark on Montpelier Hill.

Above: Montpelier Hill looking towards Infirmary Road with the mark at bottom right.

NUMBERS 18 & 19

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These two are located on a pillar at the western end of the Gallic sounding Montpelier Hill just a stone's throw away from that enclave of Dublin 8 that is situated north of the Liffey. They are even closer to the ancestral home of one of Ireland's premier broadcasters. (No! Not Gaybo. But here's a clue : - his father used to be the elephant keeper in Dublin Zoo.) And just 'round the corner from there is the ancestral home of the best sound-operator to grace the studios of the RTE Radio Centre, the colleague formerly designated as M.C.

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Above: This one has been circled in paint at some time, leading Benchmarker to conclude that another benchmarker is on the hunt out there.

Above: Strictly speaking this one may not be a true benchmark, but with Benchmarker committed to recording 1,001, he accepts all the help he can get. And so, it goes in!

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Above: Showing both 'marks on the pillar.

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Above: Looking east into Montpelier Hill. The 'marks are on the wall-pillar on the left.