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Houses within 15km of this house

Displaying 57 houses.

Houses within 15km of Gort

Displaying 57 houses.

House name Description
Mote Park The home of the Crofton family from the 17th century, valued at £140 in 1906. ''Saunders Newsletter'' dated 17 May 1865 refers to a fire at Mote Park which badly burnt the house. The house was demolished in the 1960s. Roscommon Golf Club occupies part of the original Mote Park demesne. Photo of Mote Park
Carrowroe Park The home of the Goff family in the 19th century. Described by Lewis as a substantial and handsome mansion of limestone with a Doric portico, the residence of R. Goff. In the 1850s occupied by the Reverend William Battersby, who held the property from the Earl of Essex. Reverend Battersby was married to Mary Maud Caulfield, a daughter of John Caulfield, Archdeacon of Kilmore. The house was valued at £65. By the 1870s the residence of John Burke and the seat of Lt-Col. Michael A. Burke in 1894. Still extant and offered for sale in 2008 (Irish Times, 5 June 2008). Photo of Carrowroe Park
Rocksavage The home of Waldrons and Ormsbys in the 18th century.In 1786 Wilson refers to it as the seat of Mr. Waldron. The residence of Jeffrey French in 1814 and occupied by Mr Smith at the time of the first Ordnance survey and by Samuel Hodson who held it from William Longfield in the 1850s. Occupied by Robert O. Longfield in 1906. A modern house now occupies the site but some old farm buildings still remain. Photo of Rocksavage
Keenagh Described at the time of Griffith's Valuation as a steward's house, held in fee by Percy Magan and valued at £4.10. The ruins of the building still exist at the site. Photo of Keenagh
Lackan Occupied by James Lyster in 1814 and by Patrick McDonnell at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The house is modernised and still used as a family home. Photo of Lackan
Mountplunkett Built in 1806 by George Plunkett and home of the Plunkett family until the mid 19th century when it became the property of Patrick Grehan. Described in the Crotty sale rental of 1851 as a 'superb mansion' repaired by Mr Crotty at a cost of upwards of £2,000. Grehan held the house, valued at £30, in fee, at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Samuel Richard Prosser lived in Mount Plunkett in the 1860s. The entrance gates are still in use but only walls remain of the house and outbuildings. Robert Adamson was apparently living at Mount Plunkett in the 1870s. Photo of Mountplunkett
Ballymurray House The Crofton family are originally recorded as 'of Ballymurray'. Ballymurray is the next townland east of Mote Demesne. A house at Ballymurray was occupied by Captain E. W. Kelly in 1837 and by Edmund Kelly in the 1850s, who held the house, valued at £9, from the representatives of James Daly. William Curtis was residing in Ballymurray in the 1870s. The property is labelled "Balymurray House" on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. It is no longer extant.
Churchboro Occupied by Edward Kelly in 1814, E. Kelly in 1837 and by Patrick Grehan at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The house is no longer extant. Photo of Churchboro
Scregg A Kelly home built in 1767, occupied by J.E. Kelly in 1837 and Eliza Kelly in the 1850s. In the sale rental of 1856 the house is described as a respectable mansion, 3 stories high with basement and attic stories and a view of the Shannon River. Occupied in 1906 by the representatives of Henry Potts. The house is extant but no longer lived in. It is currently (2009) being restored with support from the Irish Georgian Society, see http://www.igs.ie/Programmes/Conservation-Grants/Scregg-House.aspx Photo of Scregg
Rahara In the 1830s and at the time of Griffith's Valuation the home of Alexander Sproule who held Rahara from the Blake Knox family. The house was originally a thatched one storey building. On the night of the Big Wind in 1839 the thatch was blown away and the house was rebuilt with an additional storey and a slate roof. Now the home of the Donnelly family. Photo of Rahara
Longfield The Sproules were settled at Longfield from the late 17th century. At the time of the first Ordnance Survey described as a house of small dimensions with ruins attached on the south side. Lewis records Longfield as the residence of P. Sproules. The house is now a ruin. Photo of Longfield
Bushy Park Early 18th century house, used as a school for the sons of Protestant clergymen. Occupied by Andrew Lyster in 1814. The residence of James Barlow in the 1830s and in the mid 1850s. Bushy Park became the home of the ffrench family in the 1860s, who bought out the property in the early 20th century. Dr Noelle Davies, author and poet, was a 20th century member of the ffrench family. This house is now the home of Laurence and Helga Mullins. Photo of Bushy Park
Coolderry Occupied by Thomas Kelly in 1814 and by Bryan Fenerty in the 1850s.
Moyvannan Castle 16th century tower house with late 19th century extension. In the sale rental of the Domvile estate 1865 it is described as a handsome and commodious residence. In 1986 Moyvannan was restored by Don Panoz, Chairman of the Elan Corporation. Photo of Moyvannan Castle
Keoghville Built by Laurence Keogh and his wife Mary Fallon at the end of the 18th century. They were the grandparents of Judge Keogh. Described in the Ordnance Survey Name Books as still in the occupation of Keogh, the representaive of the ancient proprietors of Doohy-Keogh 'but he is poor and nearly shook'. This must be Ross Keogh who resided in Keoghville in 1837. By the time of Griffith's Valuation the house was held in fee by John McKay and valued at £15. Abandoned in the 20th century and replaced by a modern bungalow, the yard is still in use. Photo of Keoghville
New Park A Lyster home from the early 18th century, inherited by the Smyths of Barbaville through marriage. Held in fee and valued at £38 at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The home of Marcus Anthony Levinge in 1906. The house remained in Levinge hands until about the 1940s when the roof was removed. In the early 1970s the house was restored as a hotel by Paddy Kenny. Photo of New Park
Crannagh House The main residence of the Walsh family in the 18th century. At the time of Griffith's Valuation occupied by Philip Hayes who held the house from William Potts. It is labelled Crannagh House on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but is not shown on the later 25-inch edition of the 1890s.
Camma Lodge A home of the St George family in the 19th century. A house is still occupied at the site. Photo of Camma Lodge
Curraghboy House Occupied by J. Byrne or Burne in the 1830s and by Thomas W. Jefferson at the time of Griffith's Valuation and still a family residence. Photo of Curraghboy House
Lysterfield Originally a Lyster property that later came into the possession of Lord Ashtown, a descendant of Anthony Lyster. The home of members of the Lyster family until the mid 1830s and occupied by Mr John Burne at the time of the first Ordnance Survey and by Henry Trench in the 1850s. Nothing now remains except some red bricks, possibly part of a fireplace, at the corner of a farmyard. Photo of Lysterfield
Hodson Bay The home of the Hodson family on the shore of Lough Ree. At the time of Griffith's Valuation occuppied by Leonard Hodson junior and Samuel Hodson, who held from the Court of Chancery. Now greatly expanded and functions as a hotel. Photo of Hodson Bay
Lissygreaghan Held in fee by J. P. Gannon at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the house was valued at £4.10 shillings.
Kiltoom Crofton Kelly bought or acquired the Kiltoom property where he built a house in the mid 18th century. Occupied by Thomas H. Strevens who held a number of townlands from Sarah Kelly at the time of Griffith's Valuation and left to him at her death. Kiltoom remained a Strevans home until the 1970s, now a derelict building. Photo of Kiltoom
Rockhill Occupied by John Burne in 1814 and described as a tolerably good farmhouse at the time of the first Ordnance Survey. Occupied by E. Hodson in 1837 and by Thomas Wilson who held it from James Wilson in the 1850s. Thomas Wilson was still resident in the 1870s. Photo of Rockhill
Turrock This house was in ruins by the time of the first Ordnance Survey in the mid 1830s. The Kellys lived at Weston, county Meath, from the mid 19th century to the 1930s.
Bellgrove House Described in the Ordnance Survey Field Name Books as a small house with a demesne of 115 acres. Occupied in 1837 by O. Irwin and the residence of John C. Davis at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Demolished in the mid 20th century.
Sandfield House Wilson notes this house as the seat of Mr. Sandys in 1786. The residence of Robert Sandes in 1814 and occupied by Bernard Reilly and valued at £3.10s at the time of Griffith's Valuation. A house is still extant at this location.
Kellybrook Wilson records this house as a Kelly residence in 1786. The seat of Denis Kelly in the 1830s and of Jane Kelly in the 1850s who held the property from Esther Dillon and the representatives of Maria Boswell. The house was valued at £3. Still occupied by a family named Kelly. Photo of Kellybrook
Carrownure House In the mid 1850s valued at £20 and owned by Richard Bond in fee, who advertised it for sale in 1856. Described as a modern edifice on the shore of Lough Ree. The sale rental includes a lithograph. Bought by Bernard William Bagot in 1858 from Edward John Irwin. Sold by the Bagots to Samuel Auchmuty in 1903. Owned by the Auchmutys in the 20th century and known as Carnure House. Photo of Carrownure House
Galeybeg Occupied by Mr Bart Purdue in 1814 and in the 1830s described as a gent's seat belonging to Mr Bond with a neat demesne attached. The sale rental of 1856 states that it was built by the Reverend James Bond. In the 1850s held by Richard Bond in fee from the Court of Chancery and described as a herd's house with office. The home of Benjamin Greene in 1906. Occupied until the late 20th century, now derelict. Photo of Galeybeg
Esker Occupied by W. Kelly in 1837. Bought by the Glennon family and occupied by them for most of the 20th century, still extant. Photo of Esker
Feacle/Fighill The residence of Dennis Keogh in 1814, occupied by R. Keogh in 1837 and by Richard Keogh in the 1850s when the house was valued at £2. The house has been known as Fighill since at least 1837. The old house is no longer lived in. Photo of Feacle/Fighill
Larkfield House Built circa 1780, this house was the home of Joseph Sproule at the beginning of the 19th century. Bought by Edward Larkin in 1839 and sold to John Holton in 1873. A succession of owners followed until it was bought by the Naughton family in 1923.
Woodberry House In the possession of Richard Bermingham in the mid 18th century, when he sold it to Philip Parker of Erris, county Mayo and his wife, Maria Kelly. It appears to have remained in Parker ownership until purchased by the Holton family in the 1850s. Now owned by Louis Walsh.
Ballina Wilson refers to Ballyna as the seat of Mr. Fallon in 1786. Occupied by Malachy Fallon in 1814. It was held in fee by Anthony Fallon at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £6. Occupied by John Duignan in 1906. It is still extant. Photo of Ballina
Johns Port The residence of Maurice Hodson in 1814 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation held by John Hodson in fee. It is no longer extant.
Cloghan Castle In the early 1850s Cloghan Castle was in the possession of Richard Burke as agent to the trustees or owners. It is labelled as "in ruins" on the 25-inch Ordnance survey map of the 1890s and a house constructed nearby. A building is still extant at the latter site.
Johns Port House At the time of Griffith's Valuation owned by Alexander Gunning in fee and valued at £10. Labelled Johnsport House on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map and as St. John's House on the later 25-inch edition of the 1890s. It is still extant and offers guest accommodation. See www.stjohnshouse.biz. Photo of Johns Port House
Kilmore A house at Kilmore was occupied by the Reverend William Thompson in 1814. Edward Corcoran and John Sadlier held Kilmore valued at £3 in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Edward Kennedy owned the property in the 1870s. The house, which was located just inside the stone pillars, was demolished circa 2004. Photo of Kilmore
Beechwood A residence of the Hughes family in the 18th century. The sale rental of 1859 states that Beechwood was for many years the residence of the late Mr Ferrall. Daniel Ferrall of Beechwood was issued with a game licence in 1822. Occupied by Daniel Irwin in the 1850s when the house was valued at £40, by the Tolers in the 1880s and by Clare M. Nolan in 1906. Norton states that the Irwin brothers were nephews of Daniel Ferrall. Beechwood is no longer extant. Photo of Beechwood
Ardmullan Built post 1838 and described as a steward's house at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was occupied by Thomas Pim junior who held it in fee. A mansion valued at £23 was still in the possession of Thomas Pim in 1906. The house no longer exists but some of the yard buildings remain. Photo of Ardmullan
Grange The Lyster house at Grange was knocked down in the early 19th century after the sale to Farrell and a new one built.
Cuilleen House A branch of the Naghten family lived at Cuilleen in the 1830s. Malachy Naghten of Cuilleen died in 1865 aged 63 and is buried in Drum Old Cemetery. The house is labelled Cuilleen House on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of the 1830s but is not shown on the later 25-inch edition of the 1890s and no trace is visible now.
Kilmore Originally a Shaen property which passed by marriage to the Carters. A house and 4 acres were leased by Sir Arthur Shaen to William Hartly on 3 Aug 1706 (see sale rental 1855). In 1749, 1778 and 1786 it was occupied by the Waller family. The house was a ruin by the 1830s.
Corkip In 1786, Wilson refers to Cork, the seat of Mr. Tough. This appears to be an 18th century house associated with the Lyster family, later occupied by the Keoghs and now in ruins.The townland was in the possession of Arthur Beamish by the time of Griffith's Valuation and there was a herd's house valued at 15s. Photo of Corkip
Burnbrook A house with mills closeby on the river.
Correal Built in 1888 by Percy Magan and valued at £35 in 1906. Burnt in 1921 when it was the home of the Walker family. A smaller house was rebuilt.
Lisbride Occupied by John B. Purdon in 1814 and in 1822 by Arthur Browne. Patrick Duignan was resident at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when the house was valued at £12. A house still exists at the site.
Kilteeven House Still occupied by the Mapothers in 1906, when the house was valued at £20. Some ruined buildings remain at this site. Photo of Kilteeven House
Hazelbrook The residence of the Reverend Oliver Carey in 1814 and in the 1830s of Robert Blakeney. At the time of Griffith's Valuation occupied by Joseph A. Holmes and in 1906 by the representatives of John Neilan. Still extant but not occupied.
Ballymartinbeg At the time of Griffith's Valuation Jane Plunket held the house, offices and cornmill valued at £16 from the representatives of Gunning Plunket. Occupied by Martin McDonnell in 1906 and valued at £11. A house at the site has been recently renovated. Photo of Ballymartinbeg
Englishtown (Ballygalda House) A Mitchell family home from the mid 18th century. Occupied by William N. Reynolds at the time of Griffith's Valuation who held from George G. Battersby. The house was valued at £4.It is labelled Englishtown on the 1st edtion Ordnance Survey map but as Ballygalda House on the later 25-inch edition. A house and substantial farm are still extant at the site.
Carrowmore Carrowmore was occupied by John Davis at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £8 and leased from the Gunning estate. It is labelled Carrowmore House on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. A house still exists at the site.
Martinstown In 1786 Wilson refers to Martin's-town as the seat of Mr. Davys. The residence of George Davis in 1814 and of Mr Davis in the 1830s, apparently held from the Digby family. By the time of Griffith's Valuation Ballymartinmore was in the possession of George Digby and a vacant house valued at £4 was held by Edward Flynn. The house is no longer extant. Photo of Martinstown
Grove This house, near Roscommon town, is named Bob's Grove on the Taylor and Skinner map, the residence of Ormsby esquire. Wilson also refers to it as the seat of Mr. Ormsby in 1786. Occupied by Christopher Davies in 1814. The house is labelled Grove on the1st and 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey maps.
Ballagh The residence of John Kelly in 1814. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, there is no house with a substantial valuation in the townland, which was the property of "Bernard Kelly, a minor, in chancery".
Ballinturly In 1786 Wilson refers to Ballinturly as the seat of Mr. Mitchell. By the time of Griffith's Valuation, this townland is part of the estate of Sir Charles Coote. John Brennan was leasing a house valued at almost £4 and 180 acres at the time. The buildings are not shown on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s.