Emmet Square, Birr.
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| Summary: | Emmet Square, formerly Cumberland Square, is the heart of modern Birr.The square was first laid out in the Early Georgian period and had a pond around the pillar. The Square got its name Cumberland Sq. from a 49 foot pillar erected in 1747 in memory of the Duke of Cumberland, who defeated the Scottish at the battle of Culloden in 1746. The square has many fine Georgian features. |
| In collection: | Our Own Place Photographic Project |
| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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23 September 1993.
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| Notes: | Project sponsored by RTÉ and Fuji Photo Film (Ireland) Ltd. Film number: 3A ; frame number: 22 Birr Historical Society Photograph taken at 15:25, 23 Sep 1993. Physical description: 1 photograph ; 15 x 10cm. Geographic Coverage: Birr, Co. Offaly, Province of Leinster, Ireland. more |
