The Manse in Garshooey

Manse

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Detached three-bay two-storey former Presbyterian manse, built c. 1860, with projecting flat-roofed entrance porch and two-storey extension to rear. Hipped slate roof, two central rendered chimneystacks with clay pots, replacement rainwater goods and bargeboards. Painted smooth rendered walls, unpainted smooth render to extension. Square-headed window openings with six-over-six hornless timber sash windows over painted cut stone sills; fixed frame windows incorporating coloured margin lights to porch. Square-headed door opening, with timber panelled door with toplight over and concrete step. Set within own grounds with gardens to front, with rendered gate piers and hoop-iron gates. Three outbuildings with pitched slate roofs, remnant limewashed render to rubble stone walls, timber remnant timber windows and doors with red brick flat arches and surrounds, in derelict condition around rubble stone walled courtyard with iron gate to rear.

A simple but attractive former Presbyterian manse built during the ministry (1857-73) of Mr. Samuel McClure. He remained in Crossroads until his death on 16 June 1873. A good example of the type it retains its architectural integrity and detailing. Although no longer in use as a manse, it formed an important element in the history of the local Presbyterian community.

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 40905527

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Recorded change of use: Originally manse; recorded by the architectural inventory as house

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