What is recorded here
Rectangular house, late 18th century in appearance, 2-storey over basement. Centre block consists of view front (S) of 5 bays, 3 bays deep; limestone string course between basement and ground floor; rear has curved central bow with round-headed stairway window and additions. Attached to E and W elevations are 1-storey, 3 bay entrance passages with cut limestone detail providing access to the main house and connecting to 1-storey wings with Wyatt windows in bow end. Roofs are hipped behind limestone parapets; panelled parapet conceals gabled roof of entrance passage. Recently renovated as conference centre.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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