What is recorded here
Remains of circular-plan folly tower, dated 1727, rubble limestone built, battered base. Remains of crenellations. Remains of pointed arch opening with red brick voussoirs. Rubble stone crenellated boundary wall to site.
Unusual folly feature prominently sited on very edge of coast. Though in ruins, former shape and form are implied. Built in honour of Sarah Sidon by 5th Earl of Inchiquin and forms part of former Rostellan Demesne.
This does not grant access. Most recorded buildings are privately owned; view them only from public ground unless the owner allows entry.
Places near here
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Rostellan CastleCountry house · 292 yd
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Farsid Villahouse · 922 yd
Garrankinnefeake GraveyardRuins · 1.1 mi
US Naval Air Station USNAS QueenstownHeritage attraction · 1.1 mi
Marloag WoodsWood · 1.3 mi
Graveyard in AghadaGraveyard · 1.3 mi
Canary Island date palmCanary Island date palm · 1.5 mi
CastleCastle, unclassified · 1.7 mi
Site of old schoolHeritage attraction · 1.7 miOther information
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