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Journal TitleIrish arts review
Article TitleCountry house legislation, the ruining of Merrion Square and other matters
AuthorPotterton, Homan
Volume11
Page(s)pp52-53
Date1995
Contenttext, photos, maps
Note(s)'The gardens of Merrion Square are a very specific form of garden. By no means unique in style, they were planned as a city version of a country park.' ; 'The design of which depended on an undulating ground form (the centre is sunken), the serpentine paths, informally placed clumps of planting, single specimen trees and the whole surrounded by a belt of trees.'
Subject(s)parks ; public spaces
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