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Country house

Ballynacorra West, County Cork, Ireland

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Townland
Ballynacorra West
County
Cork
Country
Ireland
Latest-edition OS map
Rose Hill (1934)
Coordinates
51.89693, -8.16403
SMR number
CO076-044----

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David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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

Two-storey 18th-century house built over basement only visible at rear. According to local information, built as Dower House for Castlemary House (CO088-016001-). Gable -ended with cut limestone chimneys on gables. Entrance front (E) of 5 bays; low two storey hipped wing on N side. Central door with rectangular fanlight; surrounded by Doric limestone pilasters supporting a cornice. Sash windows with original glazing bars; limestone surrounds. Other cut limestone details are band course between ground and 1st floor and quoins. Gabled 3-storey projection at rear with other more recent additions.

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

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