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Freestanding square-plan four-stage limestone folly tower, built c.1860, having crenellated parapet and corbelled corner turret. Rubble walls having battered base, dressed quoin stones and tooled dog-mask spout to upper level with tooled string course at base of parapet with supporting corbels. Single and bipartite lancet window openings having tooled surrounds, sills and mullions. Single lancet-headed entrance with splayed ashlar surround and voussoirs having flagged approach with tooled circular staircase to interior giving access to roof. Located in densely wooded area to north-west of Ashford Castle.

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Ashford Castle — Conga [Cong]

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