NUMBER 629

BENCHMARKS continued

A rather unusual one found by M.C. at the west gate of Carton Demesne in County Kildare. It's on a free-standing stone close to the gate. It appears that many 'marks which are now gone were of this type.

Below: The 'mark on the stone at the west gate of Carton Demesne.

 

 Above: A view of the west gate with the 'mark on the stone in front of the pillar at right.

NUMBER 440

  BENCHMARKS continued

On the West Gate in Clonmel this is the fifth and final one from P.G.R. who reports that on another visit to the town yesterday, he left empty-handed. Benchmarker feels confident that a search in the correct places will bring results and so a lecture on the usefulness of the 25” maps will be arranged.

 Below: The 'mark on the West Gate.

 

Above: A fine view of the West Gate looking towards Irishtown. It appears that Clonmel was once a walled town. The 'mark is to the bottom left of the arch.