Outbuilding in Farnane Lower, County Waterford

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Detached two-bay single-storey over raised base rubble stone outbuilding, c.1850, retaining original fenestration. Reroofed, c.1950. Pitched roof with replacement corrugated-iron, c.1950, iron ridge tiles, and no rainwater goods. Limewashed random rubble stone wall to front (north-west) elevation with unpainted random rubble stone walls to remainder. Square-headed window opening with no sill, timber lintel, and 1/1 timber sash window having wrought iron bars. Square-headed door opening with timber lintel, and timber panelled door. Road fronted with sections of limewashed random rubble stone flanking boundary walls having wrought iron gate.

A modest outbuilding of some vernacular quality forming a picturesque feature in the streetscape of Millstreet. Well maintained, the outbuilding presents an early aspect with important salient features and materials intact.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 22902210

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