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In Midleton, indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map. Warden's house on W side replaced 1950s by present hospital complex. Central accommodation block survives as 14-bay, 2-storey structure (long axis N-S), with gabled attic windows along roof; 3-storey double-gable-ended terminals built at right angles to main block making plan 'H' shaped; now a nursing home. One-storey building extends to E which would have connected to the original hospital building of 2 storeys (long axis N-S) which was demolished 1970s. Complex enclosed by stone wall with entrance piers to W. Convent indicated on 1902 OS 6-inch map immediately N of central accommodation block survives. Fever hospital indicated on 1842 OS 6-inch map to west no longer survives.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). 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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