Knox (Errew)
By his marriage with an heiress, Ellen Farrar, Granville Knox, a great-grandson of Francis Knox of Rappa Castle, was able to purchase Errew in the parish of Crossmolina, barony of Tirawley, from Charles O'Donnell. In 1876 he owned 1182 acres in Co Mayo and 1128 acres in Co Sligo. He overextended his resources by building a large house at Errew, which became known as 'Knox's Folly'. Following his bankruptcy he emigrated to Nova Scotia.
Associated Families
Houses
| Name | Townland | Civil Parish | PLU | DED | Barony | County | Map Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Errew Grange | Errew | Crossmolina | Ballina | Crossmolina South | Tirawley | Mayo |
OSI Ref: G157123
OS Sheet: 38 Discovery map: 23 |
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Archival sources
- Errew, photos & cuttings. 053/097; Irish Architectural Archive
Contemporary printed sources
- HUSSEY DE BURGH, U. H. ''The Landowners of Ireland. An alphabetical list of the owners of estates of 500 acres or £500 valuation and upwards in Ireland''. Dublin: Hodges, Foster and Figgis, 1878. [available online at www.askaboutireland.ie] : 255
- PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS. ''Return of owners of land of one acre and upwards, in the several counties .... in Ireland''. HC 1876, LXXX: 310