What is recorded here
The Down Survey (1655-6) map shows a house at 'Backstowne' where Westownpark House is located today. This house was occupied by Thomas Sedgrave, a member of a Dublin mercantile family. After the Restoration Backweston House had become a residence of Sir Bryan O'Neill, a baronet and Knight (Ball 1906, 60). The present building is a three bay Georgian House with later additions.
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Date of upload: 26 August 2011
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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