DRAFT Malahide Historic Core ACA Statement of Character

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MALAHIDE ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION AREA JUNE 2009 DRAFT STATEMENT OF CHARACTER The majority of buildings in Malahide ACA conform to one of the building typologies listed below • 18th century single-storey vernacular cottages, formerly thatched, examples survive on The Strand and Railway Avenue. • Modest terraced two and three bay, two-storey 19th century houses. These are common on Old Street and near The Diamond. • Large 19 th century structures, typically two-storey and several bays wide, examples include The Diamond, New Street and Church Street. • Regency-style terraces, these are typically three-storeys with stucco facades and are iconic of the mid 19 th century when Malahide was a fashionable seaside resort. Terraces include James’ Terrace, Killeen Terrace and Castle Terrace. • Landmark buildings of unique design, examples include St. Sylvester’s Church, Carnegie Library and the railway station. 6.1.4 Quality and treatment of Open Space There are significant runs of granite kerbing along stretches of New Street, Old Street, The Dublin Road and Church Road. Due to the sloping nature of the streets and conformity with architectural styles many houses are approached by granite steps. Cast iron railing, set in granite plinths line a number of the streets. Fig 13. Railings along Castle Terrace 19 of 59
MALAHIDE ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION AREA JUNE 2009 DRAFT STATEMENT OF CHARACTER Street furniture has survived less well. There is a gas lamp standard and water hydrant c.1900 on Old Street. A freestanding post box on The Mall and a disused wall-mounted post box are located on The Mall. More generally there are tarmacadamed road surfaces and the majority of footpaths are of concrete either poured or as flags, several with granite kerbs with the exception of sections of Church Street and Strand Street where the footpaths are tarmacadamed. Fig 14. Water pump on Old Street and Fig 15. footpath and granite kerb on Old Street 6.2 Street by street appraisal The streets within the ACA are of a variety of scales reflecting different social and economic functions within the town. Each street has a distinct character but the homogeneity of design and materials integrates the streets into a unique multifaceted entity 6.1.5 Old Street Old Street as the name indicates is the original centre of the village. Looking upwards on Old Street towards the Dublin Road, St Sylvester’s Church dominates the skyline due to its elevated position and tall spire. Single-storey, thatched cottages formerly lined the street and the current building stock comprises of extended or replacement houses constructed in an effort to improve housing on Old Street in the 19 th century and early 20 th century. The street has a quiet character away from the commercial hub of The Diamond, attractive in its informality, non-linearity and incident. It is mainly residential with the 20 of 59
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