In the mid-13th century Radulph le Porter was granted permision to construct and built with wood or stone a passage ...from the gate of St Audoen so far as the water of Auenlif... In 1285 St Audoens churchyard was noted as being adjacent to the Kings Highway. The deeds of St Annes Guild refer to the properties owned by the Guild but also give information regarding adjoining properties such as ...between the cellar formerly Richard Kylemores to the south and the cellar of Richard Clerke to the north.. The Dundry stone found in the columns and some other structures in St Audoens came from the Dundry quarries located south of the River Avon, near Bristol. Dundry stone was also used in Christ Church and St Patricks Cathedral. St Audoens location beside the river meant it was relatively easy to import the stone for use at St Audoens. Granite quarried in Dublin and Wicklow was used for the first time in St Audoens in the 14th century.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 09:55:09 +0000