Ardmore House

Near Passage West, mid/late 18th century 3-storey house, birthplace of Capt. Roberts (Mould 1991, 213). Entrance front N of 5-bays; central ashlar porch obscures original doorway, flanked by later, 2-storey, 3-bay bows. Gable ended, chimneys on gables; parapet wall with cornice. Gabled additions to rear. Tall ashlar archways (one blocked) on either side of front elevation provides access into yard to rear. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009