Louth Hall

Incorporated into the fabric of the castellated mansion of Louth Hall. The remains of the earlier building can be seen at the W end of the modern structure, as is evidenced by the slight base batter of the N wall and a blocked doorway at the W end of the N wall which must have given access to the barrel-vaulted area. The remains of the W jamb of this doorway can be clearly seen. There are also punch-dressed quoins in the NW angle. The overall measurements of the tower house are c. 14m E-W by c. 13m N-S based on where there are straight joints and where the base batter terminates. (Tempest 1952b, 151; Bence-Jones 1978, 194) The above description is derived from both the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1986) and the 'Archaeological Survey of County Louth' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1991). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 17 July 2007

Built in the 17th century, Louth Hall was held by the Louth family, who played a notable role in the local gentry. The structure is important as an example of early castellated mansion architecture and for preserving visible remains of an earlier medieval building.