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Finely carved head (OF010-057----) protruding from the external wall of an outhouse which is constructed from rubble of a medieval building of unknown origin or unknown location. The head has bulging eyes, a stiff mouth, prominent eyebrows with broken chin. The top of the head is flat suggesting possible use as a corbel. To the right of the head on the wall there is a wall plaque with inscription which reads TM 1681. Outhouse is possibly built on the site of a castle owned by George Moore in 1598, the rubble of which was incorporated into the outhouse.
Late medieval limestone head set into farmyard wall. Appears to have chain-mail. Walls also contain late-medieval cut stone and a plaque with date of 1681 and initials J.M. (OF010-057001-).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
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