Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Market-house
Tawnies Upper, County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Tawnies Upper
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Indicated (1943)
- Coordinates
- 51.62315, -8.88869
- SMR number
- CO135-133----
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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
Set back of street line on McCurtain Hill, Clonakilty. Early 18th century Market House probably on site of earlier one dating to mid 17th century (Tuipéar 1988, 31-32). In use as town hall up to 1953; now a store. Rectangular two-storey structure with modern roof; 4-bay with 2-bay central breakfront; originally pedimented which was removed during alterations in 1953. Four-bay arcading at ground level. Extensions at rear.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). 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
- Graveyardunder 1 mi
- Churchunder 1 mi
- Churchunder 1 mi
- Historic townunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.