Milltown Castle — Milltown (ibane and Barryroe By.)

Two-storey rectangular house, over basement; late 18th-century in appearance. Hipped roof with central valley. Entrance front (NE) of 3 bays with ashlar limestone quoins; central 1-bay pedimented breakfront framed by limestone quoins, oculus in pediment. Central wide round-headed door ope atop stone steps, wide fanlight and sidelights with astragals incorporated into frame, rusticated ashlar pillars between lights and door ope. Riveted wooden door with diamond panels and large L-shaped hinges, said to have come from nearby castle (14316). Camber-headed sash windows; ground-floor opes use top of basement plinth as sill; central 1st-floor sash window flanked by slim windows all using single sill. SE elevation of 3 bays. NW elevation weatherslated with broad 1-storey porch slightly off-centre. Rear irregular in plan with hipped roof of main body of house continuing over shallow projection on SE side. Short extension indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map on NW side of rear, longer extension indicated on 1902 and 1936 OS 6-inch maps; neither survives. Central curved cantilevered staircase within, lit by overhead light (Bence-Jones 1978, 206). Long U-shaped farm buildings to NW with central broad curved gable of ashlar limestone topped with bellcote; two niches contain busts similar to those at lodge. Entrance piers topped with eagles atop balls. Ruined 1-storey lodge adjacent: coursed ashlar front facade with three niches, two containing busts of men dressed in late-17th century style; according to owner, these represent Oliver Cromwell and William of Orange. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009