
What is recorded here
Walled garden complex associated with Moycashel House (not in survey), built c.1835. Rubble limestone walls with entrance gateway to the east side of complex, comprising a pair of dressed limestone gate piers (on square-plan) having replacement gates. Integral square-headed pedestrian entrance to the north side of the main gate having a cut stone lintel over and replacement gate. Located to the south of Moycashel House and to the southwest of Kilbeggan.
The imposing and substantial remains of a walled garden associated with Moycashel House. This complex provides an interesting historical insight into the extensive resources required to run and maintain even a small-scale country house in the nineteenth century in Ireland. The rubble limestone boundary walls represent an appealing feature in the rural landscape, adding historic incident to area to the southwest of Kilbeggan.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
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