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| Charleville Castle, County Offaly
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| 14916023 |
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| Reg. No. | 14916023 |
| Date | 1800 - 1860 |
| Previous Name | N/A |
| Townland | CHARLEVILLE DEMESNE |
| County | County Offaly |
| Coordinates | 231039, 222870 |
| Categories of Special Interest | ARCHITECTURAL TECHNICAL |
| Rating | Regional |
| Original Use | gate lodge |
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Description
Ruined L-plan gate lodge, built c.1840. Set inside entrance to Charleville Castle demesne. Comprising central four-centre arch set to castellated random coursed limestone wall flanked by castellated rounded towers with random coursed wall running to north. Chamfered cut stone surround to arch. Castellated wall to edge of river in front of lodge.
Appraisal
Though in a sadly dilapidated condition, this entrance complex evoke the glory of Charleville Forest demesne at its height. The execution of the stonework attests to work of skilled craftsmanship. |
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