The Red House

Rare example of a surviving brick-built early 18th century townhouse (Craig 1982, 157). It was 'built (1706-15) for the Uniackes by a Dutch builder named Lewventhen' (Killanin and Duignan 1962, 459), though the origin of this attribution 'is now obscure' (de Breffny and ffolliott 1985, 84); house is 'a fine example of Dutch domestic architecture with handsome eaves cornice and contemporary Memel pinewood panelling in interior' (ibid.; see photo p. 87). In recent times became the parochial house and known as the 'Dean's House'. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 2: East and South Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1994). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009