
What is recorded here
Detached three-bay single-storey former gate lodge, built c. 1825, having projecting end-bay to front (south-east) elevation, four-bay single-storey addition to south-west elevation and lean-to to rear (north-west) elevation. Hipped slate roof with overhanging eaves having timber brackets and rendered chimneystacks. Rubble limestone walls with limestone pilasters to corners. Rendered walls to addition having render pilasters to corners. Square-headed openings with roughly dressed limestone voussoirs, timber casement windows and painted stone sills. Square-headed openings to addition having timber casement windows and painted stone sills. Square-headed opening to lean-to, north-east elevation with timber panelled door.
An appealing, well appointed gate lodge which, despite additions, has been well maintained to present an early aspect and which retains important salient features and materials. Features including slate roof and overhanging eaves contribute significantly to the architectural value of the composition. The gate lodge, together with the attendant gateway presents an appealing group in the landscape, and forms an important element of the Glin Castle estate.
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