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At E side of Buttevant town; now part of Convent of Mercy school. Named 'Fever Hospital' on 1842 OS 6-inch map, 'School' on 1906 and 1937 OS 6-inch maps. Rendered, rectangular 2-storey structure (long axis N-S). Gable-ended with chimneys on gables, two other chimneys off-centre. Front elevation (E) of 3 bays; central rectangular door ope with modern door; slim double sash windows with glazing bars and limestone sills. Rear elevation similar to front with addition of central porch. Inserted windows in ground and 1st floor of N gable. South gable hidden behind modern addition.
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
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