
What is recorded here
Detached H-plan four-bay single-storey schoolhouse, dated 1898, comprising two-bay single-storey recessed central block with single-bay single-storey gabled projecting flanking bays, two-bay single-storey recessed end bay to north-west and pair of four-bay single-storey returns to south-west. Pitched slate roof with gable copings, copper flashing and carved limestone springs. Rock-hewn limestone snecked ashlar walls with red brick quoins, moulded eaves course and limestone plaque inscribed "Convent National School 1898". Pointed arch openings with red brick arches and reveals. Brick relieving arches to side gables. Triple round-headed windows to front gabled bays with brick hood mouldings. Timber casement windows with sloping limestone sills. Hood moulding to doorway. Gateway, built c. 1900, to north-east comprising limestone ashlar piers with cast-iron gates and railings.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
Places near here
Catholic Church of Saint Stephen and Saint Johnchurch/chapel · 56 yd
W. O'Connorhouse · 155 yd
Castle (in ruins)Castle, Anglo-Norman masonry castle · 302 yd
Enclosure in Cahereen WestEnclosure · 997 yd
Enclosure in GlanshearoonEnclosure · 1393 yd
Ballymacadam Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.7 mi
SlievebrickanMountain / peak · 4.2 mi
PoulatouirtCave · 6.9 mi
Common AlderCommon Alder · 7.8 mi
Ballincollig HillMountain / peak · 7.8 mi
Monument WoodWood · 8.2 miOther information
Photo: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage · Website use allowed for educational or private purposes with source credit