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House — fortified house in Harristown

House — fortified house
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According to Bradley et al (1986 vol. 2, 178), Maurice Eustace is credited with building a large house S of Harristown castle (KD024-028003-) in the second quarter of the 17th century, which was subsequently destroyed by Cromwellians under Hewson (Tickell 1946-63, 310, 316, 319). No visible surface trace survives. Extensive formal gardens (KD029-038002-) were probably associated with this house which was apparently rebuilt in 1662 on a new site c. 1 mile to the SW. Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 02 July 2012

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