What is recorded here
According to Bence-Jones (1978, 253), the house originally belonged to the Alen family and was 'said to have been built in the early 17th century by John Allen, the architect of Strafford's great palace at Naas (Jigginstown House (KD019-033001-)). Subsequently much altered and now of 18th century aspect: 3 storey, 5 bay, gable-ended centre block with 2 storey overlapping wings. … Interior remodelled 1830's'. Currently in use as a convent. Inaccessible on date of visit (June 2000).
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 10 June 2011
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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