Survey Data

Reg No

20908830


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural, Artistic, Historical


Original Use

Folly


In Use As

Folly


Date

1725 - 1730


Coordinates

186723, 66532


Date Recorded

26/07/2007


Date Updated

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Description

Remains of circular-plan folly tower, dated 1727, rubble limestone built, battered base. Remains of crenellations. Remains of pointed arch opening with red brick voussoirs. Rubble stone crenellated boundary wall to site.

Appraisal

Unusual folly feature prominently sited on very edge of coast. Though in ruins, former shape and form are implied. Built in honour of Sarah Sidon by 5th Earl of Inchiquin and forms part of former Rostellan Demesne.