Ballywilliam

Early 19th century 2-storey house over basement, overlooking Bandon River to S. Entrance front (E) of 3 bays; basement not visible; off-centre door with engaged Ionic columns supporting semi-circular fanlight; steps up to door. River front (S) of 5 bays joined by curved curtain walls to 2-bay, 2-storey wings now in ruins. Roof hipped with central valley. Date stone 'W.V.B. 1815' over stairway window in N elevation. Farm buildings to N. 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