Survey Data
Reg No
21903215
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural, Artistic
Original Use
Stables
Date
1790 - 1810
Coordinates
165582, 136828
Date Recorded
11/01/2008
Date Updated
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Description
Detached multiple-bay two-storey range of outbuildings, built c. 1800, set around a courtyard. North range comprising pitched slate roof and rendered chimneystacks. Render over rubble limestone walls with blind oculus having brick surround to south elevation. Square-headed openings to first floor, some with remains of six-over-three pane timber sliding sash windows and limestone sills. Square-headed window openings to ground floor having limestone sills. Round-headed openings with dressed limestone voussoirs and spoked fanlights over timber battened doors. Elliptical-headed carriage arch to north range, north elevation having dressed limestone surround and double-leaf timber battened doors. East range comprising pitched slate roof. Render over rubble limestone walls. Diocletian style windows to first floor with timber fittings and limestone sills. Round-headed openings with spoked fanlights over timber battened doors. Elliptical-headed carriage arches having dressed limestone voussoirs. West range comprising remains of pitched slate roof. Render over rubble limestone walls. Square-headed window openings to first floor with limestone sills. Square-headed window openings to ground floor having dressed limestone voussoirs and limestone sills. Round-headed openings with spoked fanlights over timber battened doors. Timber stalls to interior having carved timber columns. South range comprising pitched slate roof. Render over rubble limestone walls. Square-headed window openings to first floor with timber fittings and limestone sills. Square-headed openings having timber battened double-leaf doors. Round-headed door opening with spoked fanlight over timber battened door. Rubble limestone walled garden to north.
Appraisal
These outbuildings, formally arranged around a courtyard, constitute a fine example of Georgian demesne architecture. They were formerly part of the Kilballyowen demesne, whose house which had an early castle built into it, was demolished in the 1970s. The ranges are well composed and constructed of high quality materials; features such as the cut limestone voussoirs and walls to the carriage arch attest to skilful craftsmanship. The outbuildings retain their original form and character and remain an important element of the architectural heritage of the area.