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On E-facing slope with extensive view to SE, overlooked from W by tower (CO141-052001-). Ivy-clad W end of house in modern farmyard. Straight section of wall (L 5.32m) linking remains of pointed turrets at SW and NW corners of original house. Straight wall stands only to ground level; remains of large fireplace on inside flanked by blocked rectangular window opes. Towers stand to two storeys (NW has basement); fireplaces on inside of pointed corner; hexagonal stack atop point of SW tower. Externally turrets only pointed at ground level; string course between ground and 1st floors. House of Beecher family built in 1670 according to local tradition (O'Donoghue 1985, 19). Original plan probably similiar to Rathfarnham Castle, Co. Dublin (Craig 1982, 116) reflecting design of star-shaped artillery fortifications (see CO118-002001-).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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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