While construction of the houses commenced in the late 1850s, it continued on a piecemeal basis for the next four decades.

The square was finally completed in the beginning of the 20th century.

Located in the central green of the square are Kenilworth Bowling Club and Stratford Lawn Tennis Club.

[3][4] Leinster Cricket Club originally played matches in the square before moving to Observatory Lane in 1865.

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