Building in Mullingar

In 1381 a building called the 'stonhous' [stone house] is mentioned (Brooks 1953, 303). This stone building was the property of All Saint's Church (WM019-089016-) (Bradley et. al. 1985, 116). The precise location of this stone house has not been identified within the historic town of Mullingar (WM019-089----) (Andrews and Davies 1992, 10). This 'stone house' in the town of Mullingar may have been one of several fortified town houses similar to those at Ardee and Carlingford in Co. Louth. Piers’ (1981, 78) description of these buildings in the town of Mullingar suggests that they were still common in 1682: 'The ancient buildings here were old fashionable castles, some of which remain yet, and some are demolished, and better or at least more commodious houses are built in their room' (Bradley et. al. 1985, 116). The historical reference does not specifically state that this building was a castle and therefore the 'stone house' has been classified as a medieval building. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 30 June 2014