There was a medieval church of St. Mary del Dam which was demolished in the seventeenth century. Sir Maurice Eustace, Lord Chancellor of Ireland 1660–1665, built his townhouse, Damask, on the site. There was a side street called Dame's-gate, also known as the gate of S. Mary, which was adjoining St. Mary del Dam church, recorded in 1552 and demolished in 1698.
A medieval church of St. Mary del Dam was destroyed in the seventeenth century. Sir Maurice Eustace, Lord Chancellor of Ireland from 1660 to 1665, constructed his townhouse called Damask on that site. There was a side street named Dame's-gate near St. Mary del Dam church, which existed before being demolished in 1698.