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.
There was a medieval church of St. Mary del Dam which was destroyed in the seventeenth century. Sir Maurice Eustace, Lord Chancellor of Ireland 1660–1665, constructed his townhouse, Damask, on the site. There was a side street called Dame's-gate, also known as the gate of S. Mary, which bordered St. Mary del Dam church, documented in 1552 and destroyed in 1698.