Vernon Mount

Late 18th century 2-storey house over basement. Curved entrance front (S) of 3 bays; basement not visible. Central door with sidelights incorporated into frame, large fanlight over door and sidelights, supported by composite pilasters and columns (see photos: Craig 1976, 151-2) - sidelights, fanlight and columns now blocked. Bow projections on E and W elevations; round headed stairway window on E bow. View front (N) of 4 bays with blocked-up basement windows. Hipped roof with central valley. Remains of weatherslating visible. Now headquarters of Munster Motor Cycle and Car Club. The house was completely gutted by fire on 24 July 2016. 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: 28 July 2016