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Balcarrick Ho

House, 16th/17th century

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The Down Survey (1655-6) map shows a dwelling at Balcarrick. The remains of this are possibly incorporated into the present early 18th century house known as Balcarrick House which is situated along the coast S of Portraine. This is a two-storey oblong block with hipped roof, which is slated. According to the 1976 report the ground floor windows contained glazing bars. house has since been refurbished and windows replaced.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record DU012-041

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  • jaqian from Dublin, Ireland, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
  • Dieglop, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Golfing in Ireland; photographer not stated, Source publisher
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • St Pats Donabate GAA official website; individual photographer not stated, www.stpatsgaa.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, tr.pinterest.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, en.wikipedia.org
  • Maker not stated on source page, everybodyhatesatourist.net
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.irelandhighlights.com
  • Peter Gerken, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Adc88 at en.wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · CC0
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