Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Hospital
Mallow (fermoy By.), County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Mallow (fermoy By.)
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- County Infirmary (1935)
- Coordinates
- 52.13542, -8.63953
- SMR number
- CO033-009005-
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
Abandoned rectangular 3-storey structure in Mallow, adjoining W end of farm buildings of Mallow Castle Demesne (14872). Indicated as L-shaped structure named 'County Infirmary' on 1842 OS 6-inch map. Entrance front (S) of 5 bays; random-rubble limestone construction; central flat brick-arched door ope; flat brick-arched window opes (frames removed), 2nd floor window has moulded 18th century sill; brick cornice under eaves. Shallow hipped slate roof, in very poor repair. West elevation of 2 bays with blind windows. West elevation prolonged to N by addition of 2-bays of similar construction, making overall plan L-shaped. Lewis (1837, vol. 2, 341) described it as 'a neat plain building ... at present, accommodating 14 patients, but is capable of containing 30'. Structure demolished by 1997, apart from E gable which adjoins farm buildings.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Nearby in the register
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- Country houseunder 1 mi
- Market-houseunder 1 mi
- House - fortified houseunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.