Back of the Pipes
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| Summary: | In the 12th century the River Poddle was the only water supply to the city of Dublin. On the way from its source in the Dublin mountains it flowed over ground. When it reached Harolds Cross Bridge half of it went by Warren Mount, and the other half cut under the canal past Dolphins Barn by the "back of the pipes" to James St Basin. In 1558 a capenter called Patrick Crosbiw was appointed to look after the trough of timber in Dolphins Barn hence the name "the back of the pipes." These pipes were also made of wood. |
| In collection: | Our Own Place Photographic Project |
| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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07 May 1995
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| Notes: | Project sponsored by RTÉ and Fuji Photo Film (Ireland) Ltd. Film number: 37 ; frame number: 21A Mount Merrion Historical Society Photograph taken at 8:25 am, 07 May 1995 Physical description: 1 photograph ; 15 x 10cm. Geographic Coverage: Dublin, Co. Dublin, Province of Leinster, Ireland. more |