Mount Leader

Abandoned rectangular house, 2-storey over basement. Entrance front (E) of 6 bays with 2-bay central pedimented breakfront; lower part of break front is open supported by four Ionic columns forming a portico with vertical half door flanked by side lights; pediment contains carved armorial plaque. Side elevations 2 bays deep. Brick string course on front (except break front) and side elevations between ground and 1st floor. Rear elevation of 5 bays with central tall pointed window; gabled addition on S side of rear. Inscription on rear wall reads 'Leader May 1842'. Ranges of abandoned 2-storey farm buildings to rear, one with diamond-shaped 1st-floor windows; bellcote on another; circular stone-built corn stands to rear similar to those at Coolmore (6018) near Carrigaline. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 3: Mid Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009