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Adare Manor

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Adare Manor
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Freestanding icehouse, built c. 1830, comprising mound supported to north by retaining wall of timber posts. Rubble stone entrance surround with cut limestone quoins. Square-headed opening with red brick surround and voussoirs. Red brick barrel vault within with square-headed opening and further barrel vault. Segmental arch opening to rear (south) with red brick voussoirs, now infilled with rubble stone.
This ice house is a very notable feature within Adare Manor estate. It retains much of its form in good condition, including the internal barrel vaulting and main entrance. It forms part of a group of demesne related structures and is a rare example of a well preserved ice house.

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