Page "Downing Street" Paragraph 25

With the movement for Irish independence increasing in violence, it was decided that these barriers would be retained, and raised and strengthened.

In addition, on 26 November 1920 construction commenced on a substantial wooden barricade, high, were erected at the end of the street.

These were described as being of a " substantial character " mounted into proper foundations.

Vehicle gates were included in the barrier.

The barriers were taken down in 1922 with the creation of the Irish Free State, but vehicle access has been curtailed since 1973 when metal barriers were placed across the entrance to the street.