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Ruinous enclosed farmyard to north-west of Clifden Castle, built c.1815. Partly rendered rubble limestone walls to yard. Rendered blind arcade to south elevation, having gabled centrepiece comprising elliptical-headed recess with keystone to projecting archivolt supported on pilasters having moulded bases and imposts. This bay flanked by further two bays to each side with stout pilasters between bays and each bay having round-headed niche flanked by pilasters, pilasters supporting string course and having moulded cornice above. Buildings to interior comprising ruined grain store, workers' cottages, stable and coachhouse. Sub-rectangular-plan walled garden to north-west of farmyard, comprising rendered rubble-stone walls, camber-headed entrance with flanking pillars having crenellated parapet wall with rubble-stone voussoirs, now a field. Rubble-stone boundary wall to north of castle with rubble stone piers and laneway to beach. Circular well to north elevation of laneway to farmyard comprising square-headed opening with domed rubble stone enclosing walls. Stone-lined French drains diverting stream underground. Sub-circular pond with central island to west of castle.
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