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What is recorded here
Look past the walls and into what happened here. Often built as symbols of high status, this structure is a reminder of Newcastle House, which is now demolished.
Freestanding round-plan dovecote, built c.1800, now in use as storage. Roofless, having exposed rubble limestone walls, single square-headed opening, to entrance, having limestone block surround and replacement battened timber door. Adjoining rubble stone walls to east and north of similar construction.
Often built as symbols of high status, this structure is a reminder of Newcastle House, which is now demolished.
This dovecote, a type of structure that is fairly rare in Ireland, makes a fine and unusual contribution to the architectural heritage of the surrounding area. Often built as symbols of high status, this structure is a reminder of Newcastle House, which is now demolished.
The story behind this place
Often built as symbols of high status, this structure is a reminder of Newcastle House, which is now demolished.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
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