Survey Data

Reg No

20906112


Rating

Regional


Categories of Special Interest

Architectural


Original Use

Folly


Date

1820 - 1860


Coordinates

147703, 75484


Date Recorded

08/04/2009


Date Updated

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Description

Freestanding circular-plan three-stage folly tower, built c.1840, having crenellated rubble stone parapet. Rubble stone walls. Square-headed window openings to first and second stage. Square-headed door opening to ground floor. Located at entrance to Beechmount House, abutting entrance gates.

Appraisal

This folly is one of the demesne structures of Ballynahina House, now Beechmount house. The folly, inspired by medieval architecture, is a reminder of nineteenth-century interest in romantisied historical Gothic architecture. Typically, follies are located on a prominent site within the demesne and are used as eye catchers across the landscape. This folly is unusually located at the entrance gate.