
What is recorded here
Freestanding single-bay single-stage gable-fronted icehouse, extant 1839, on a T-shaped plan. Now disused. Roof not visible behind parapet. Part creeper- or ivy-covered coursed rubble stone walls; yellow brick Flemish bond surface finish (east) on overgrown plinth with creeper- or ivy-covered coping to parapet. Pointed-arch door opening with yellow brick header bond voussoirs. Interior including vaulted ice store on a circular plan with red brick Common bond walls. Set in unkempt grounds originally shared with Castlecomer House.
An icehouse surviving as an interesting relic of the Castlecomer House estate following the demolition (1975) of the eponymous country house.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
Places near here
Castlecomer Discovery ParkHeritage attraction · 178 yd
Saint Mary's Church (Castlecomer)church/chapel · 198 yd
Holy WellHoly well · 199 yd
European YewEuropean Yew · 206 yd
1798Memorial · 266 yd
Ardra LoopWalking route · 990 yd
Sawney's WoodForest · 1163 yd
Enclosure in Ballyhimmin (knocktopher By.)Enclosure · 1.2 miOther information
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