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Ruined 2-storey early-19th century house, overlooking River Blackwater to S. Designed by James Pain (Bence-Jones 1978, 89). Roof originally hipped with plaster cornice and pediment. Entrance front (E) of 7-bays: central semicircular porch with round-headed opes; central tripartite windows on 1st floor. Brick-dressed…

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Ruined 2-storey early-19th century house, overlooking River Blackwater to S. Designed by James Pain (Bence-Jones 1978, 89). Roof originally hipped with plaster cornice and pediment. Entrance front (E) of 7-bays: central semicircular porch with round-headed opes; central tripartite windows on 1st floor. Brick-dressed window opes throughout with plaster surrounds. View front (S) of 4 bays, with pedimented door ope. Elevation prolonged to W by 9-bay, 2-storey wing with plaster Doric pilasters at regular intervals. Two-storey range of farm buildings prolongs elevation further to W. North elevation of 7 bays with 3-bay central breakfront; elevation prolonged to W by lower 2-storey, 7-bay extension. Rear elevation partially collapsed; enclosed courtyard to rear. House burnt in 1922. Fine range of farm buildings around courtyard attached to W end of house, clock in tower atop E range. Second set of farm buildings around courtyard to NW with dates tone "1838"; 2-storey gardener's house attached to NW. Two-storey steward's house (occupied) to W. Ornate small square 'tea house' to S of house with brick arcaded retaining wall for tennis court adjacent. Ice house (14962) c. 100m to S. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO034-034001

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