Tankardville

Large single storey, multi-period, L-shaped dwelling. W end appears earlier. It has clay walls and a steep gable (dims. L 11.1m, Wth.5m, wall T 0.6m). Single chamber and corridor in W, incorporated into later more formalised cottage built c. 1785. Probably the same dwelling that is marked on Down Survey map 1650 and mentioned as the only 'farm house' in 'Tankerstowne' in Civil survey (1654-6) (Simington 1945, 4). This building is recorded as having been sold to John Rottorn of Dublin in 1702 (NLI MS.11972; Vernacaular Buildings Survey of County Dublin 1/001001). Record of Protected Structure #16. Three large bays to right of round entrance hall; four chimneys and thatched. Three small windows to left of entrance with two chimneys and slate roof. Disparity in roofing because of vandalism-Conservation Office allowed reroofing with slate after thatch renovation set alight. Intersects with EW building-three middle size windows. Surrounded by trees, landscaped entranceway and wooden fence. Currently in use as Balbriggan Community Creche & Playschool. Thatch at junction of bay and round entrance hall is compromised with underlying plastic visible-several areas of patching in the thatch. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 27 October 2014