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Houses within 15km of this house

Displaying 184 houses.

Houses within 15km of Mount Desert

Displaying 184 houses.

House name Description
Vernon Mount Built by Atwell Hayes in the 1780s, Vernon Mount was the residence of John Leslie in 1814 and of O. Hayes in 1837. Soon afterwards it was leased to William Lane and he was the occupier at the time of Griffith's Valuation, holding the house valued at £55 from Attiwell Hayes. The Hayes sale rental of 1851 describes this house as "a large handsome building erected by the present owner's father at a cost of £5000". It was leased by the Hayes family to William Lane in 1839. A building still exists at this site.
Ballinaboy House In 1837 Lewis describes this house as a "handsome modern mansion surrounded with young and thriving plantations". John Moloney held Ballinaboy House in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £40. Lewis described it as "a handsome modern mansion, the seat of J. Moloney" in 1837. In the early 1940s the Irish Tourist Association survey described it as being "in a good state of preservation" and occupied by a Mr.Tuttle. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Ballinaboy House
Sheep Glen John H. Wheatley was leasing this property to Michael Roberts at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £7 10s. It is still extant and occupied, situated on a large farm.
Arlinstown House James Gillman was leasing Arlinstown House to Thomas Richardson Leane at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £15. A house and extensive farm buildings are extant at this site now.
Ballymartle William R. Meade held Ballymartle in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £35. It was also noted by Lewis as the seat of W.R. Meade in 1837. In the 1770s it was the property of Rev. W, Meade. In the 1940s the Irish Tourist Association Survey described it as "an imposing residence in a finely wooded estate, occupied by Major Meade". It is now a roofless ruin. Photo of Ballymartle
Mill-Land William Meade was leasing this property to Thomas R. Leane at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at almost £9.
Mullagh or Rock Hill House William R. Meade was leasing this property to Thomas R. Leane at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £8 10s. It is labelled as Rock Hill House on the 6-inch Ordnance Survey map but appears on the 25-inch map of the 1890s as Mullagh House. A possibly later house and large farm occupy the site now.
Coolkirky The representatives of Gresham Herrick held this property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £25. The house burned down in the late 1990s.
Grange (Athnowen) Smith records Mr Onesiphorus Phaire as resident at Grange, Ovens, in 1750. Wilson, writing in 1786, refers to it as the seat of Mr. Whyte. This house was the home of the Hawkes family in the 19th century, occupied by J. Hawkes in 1814 and 1837 and by John Hawkes in the early 1850s, when the house was valued at £12 and held from Sir John Walsh. A house is still extant at the site.
Stonehill House Henry Busteed was leasing Stonehill House from William B. Warren and others at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £11 10s. A smaller house in the same townland, also owned by Warren and known as Maryville [W725608], was valued at £8. It was occupied by Robert Condron at that time. Neither of these houses are extant now.
Glinny House George Dunne was leasing Glinny House from Thomas Daunt at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £25. Lewis refers to it as the seat of G.N. Dunne in 1837. The Daunt family also owned Glinny Cottage [W669595] in the same townland, then valued at £8 and occupied by Elizabeth Walsh. Though altered Glinny House is still extant. Photo of Glinny House
Rigsdale House Not named on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but labelled Rigsdale House on the 25-inch map, published in 1899. At the time of Griffith's Valuation it was described as "herd's house" and being leased by the Wheatley estate to the representatives of Benjamin Roberts. It was valued at £10 at the time. In the early 1940s the Irish Tourist Association survey noted that " there is no trace of the old residence of the family. Richard Bird lives in modern residence of Rigsdale". It is still extant and part of a farming enterprise. Photo of Rigsdale House
Annagh More House (Cork) In 1786 Wilson refers to Anagh as the seat of Mr. Barter. The representatives of Benjamin Roberts were leasing this property from Rev. W.C. Brent and others at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £18. In the late 1870s, it was the seat of the Barter family. It is no longer extant.
Dunkeeran Cottage Matthew B. Hornibrook was leasing this property to Thomas Hornibrook at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £10. The house is still extant and occupied. Photo of Dunkeeran Cottage
Fort William [Kinalea] Charles L. Bernard held Fort William in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at almost £9. Lewis refers to it as the seat of William Penrose in 1837. Buildings remain at the site.
Castleview or Inishannon House Abraham Bazly was leasing this property from Sir Riggs Falkiner at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £9. It is named Castleview on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but as Inishannon House on the later 25-inch edition of the 1890s. Modern housing exists at the site now.
Farran This house was owned by Samuel Penrose at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £24. It was also occupied by him in 1837. In 1868 Farran was bought by William Clarke and three generations of the Clarke family lived at Farran until 1970. In 1906 the buildings were valued at £226 and Thomas Clarke was the occupier. The Irish Tourist Association Survey in the 1940s describes it as "the splendid residence of Captain Clarke, living in the Channel Islands but occupied by his relatives". The present owners offer self catering accommodation for groups. see http://www.farranhouse.com/history.htm Photo of Farran
Fivemilebridge Mill House Joseph Coghlan was leasing this property to William Herrick at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it and the adjacent mill were valued at £53. The mill buildings are no longer visible on the 25-inch map of the 1890s. The house is still extant. Photo of Fivemilebridge Mill House
Myrtle Hill Richard Barter was leasing this house to Denis Ahern at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £12. Myrtlehill Farm is still extant at the site.
Ballygarvan House Joseph B. Coghlan held this property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £30. It is still extant.
Ballynametagh At the time of Griffith's Valuation, John Kingston was leasing this house to Daniel Coates, when it was valued at £9. A modern house and farm occupy this site now.
Waterpark This was a Lavallin home in the 18th century. Robert Atkins leased this property from the representatives of Thomas Dorman/Dormand at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It was valued at £48.
Mount Rivers (Carrigaline) Michael Roberts was leasing Mount Rivers from the representatives of Daniel Morrison at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £45+. The sale rental of 1863 records Michael Hodder Joseph Roberts as the tenant of Mount Rivers. The house is still extent and the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage states that it is still owned by the Roberts family. Photo of Mount Rivers (Carrigaline)
Ravenswood or Monroe House Michael Roberts was leasing this property to Ralph Westropp at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £38. On the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map it is labelled Monroe House but later came to be known as Ravenswood House. Monroe House appears at a different location (W715627) on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey Map of the 1890s. Ravenswood was occupied by the Westropp family until the twentieth century. Photo of Ravenswood or Monroe House
Beaver Lodge & Carrigaline Mill Michael Roberts was leasing this property from Michael O'Brien at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It included a mill and was valued at £100. Buildings at this site appear to have been demolished in the first decade of this century.
Carrigaline West At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Rev. Charles McCormack was leasing this property from Michael Roberts when it was valued at £10. This may be the property which afterwards became known as Monroe House. Later in the century, Carrigaline Rectory was located in the townland of Carrigaline Middle (W730630)
Shanbally Cottage (Carrigaline) Thomas Burke was leasing this property to Joseph Beaumont at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It was valued at £34 and included a mill. The latter, known as Rathanallig Mills (W751651), is described as "in ruins" on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey Map of the 1890s while the house is diminished in size and has since disappeared. There are still buildings on the mill site.
Killanully Rev. Edward Newenham was leasing this property to Michael Donegan at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £9.
Kilmoney Abbey At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Michael Roberts was leasing this property from Thomas R. Sarsfield, when it was valued at £50. Lewis referred to it as the "handsome residence" of Michael Roberts in 1837. It is stil extant and well maintained. Thomas Sarsfield was leasing a smaller propertyin the same townland, valued at £9, to Eugene McCarthy. There are two properties shown on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s, Kilmoney House and Kilmoney Cottage. Buildings are still extant at these sites though extensive urban development has occurred in the area. Photo of Kilmoney Abbey
Ballea Castle Francis Hodder held this property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £24 10s. Lewis also refers to it as his seat in 1837. Local sources suggest that It was originally built by the McCarthy family and later acquired by the Hodders. In the 1940s the Irish Tourist Association survey refers to it as being occupied by F. Dorman, retired engineer, and that it was the oldest occupied castle in Éire. Though much altered over the years, it is still extant and occupied. Photo of Ballea Castle
Ballea Mill Thomas Hewitt was leasing this property to Thomas Sullivan at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £20, including the adjacent mill. The latter property is labelled "in ruins" on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s.
Ballea A At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Thomas Hewitt was leasing this property to Shaw Busteed, when it was valued at almost £10. Buildings are still extant at the site.
Raffeen House Robert Hedges White held this property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £42. It was the home of his wife's family, Charlotte Mary Dorman. In 1837 Lewis referred to it as the seat of T. Dorman. The property is still extant. Photo of Raffeen House
Raffeen Cottage Robert White was leasing this property to Sarah Phillips at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £12 5s. It appears on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map as Raffeen Cottages, indicating the presence of more than one dwelling. The buildings are still extant.
Raffeen House [Lower] William Drinan was leasing this property from the White estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £13 10s. The site is now occupied by industrial premises.
Shanagraigue Richard Woodley held this property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £13 10s. Buildings are still extant at the site.
Ardmore House Richard Roberts held this property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £55. Lewis refers to is as the seat of J. Roberts in 1837. In 1943 the Irish Tourist Association Survey mentions it as the birthplace of Lieutenant Richard Roberts, Master of the ship, Sirius, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic. Ardmore is still extant and occupied.
Rosemount A house occupied by S. Penrose in 1814, by W. Hawkes in 1837 and Joseph R. Harding at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held the property from John L. Westropp and the buildings were valued at £25. There is still an extant house at the site. Photo of Rosemount
Kilcrea House In 1750 Smith wrote that Kilcrea was formerly the seat of the Earls of Clancarty, purchased by Captain Hedges from the Trustees of the Hollow Blade Company. In 1786 Wilson mentions the ruins of the castle and abbey of Kilcrea, near to which was a house named Snugborough, the residence of Mr. Keeffe. At the time of Griffith's Valuation Robert Gibbons was the occupier of Kilcrea House. He held the house valued at £20 from John Hawkes [who was leasing from Richard T. Rye]. This house is now a ruin. In March 1851 and July 1853 the estate of William Edward Ellis at Kilcrea, Desart, including Kilcrea House and 422 acres was advertised for sale. It was held on a lease dated 1740 Jonathan Ashe to Jeremiah Sullivan. William E. Ellis was the tenant of the house in 1853. William Sullivan Ellis of Kilcrea was issued with a certificate with respect to the killing of game in 1799 (see "The New Cork Evening Post" 24 March 1800).
Shandy Hall The Crosses were living at Shandy from at least the late 18th century. Lewis records P. Cross as the proprietor of Shandy Hall in 1837 and Philip Cross held the house valued at £33 and 106 acres from Colonel [Mair] at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Philip Cross of Shandy Hall is recorded in 1876. The Irish Tourist Association noted that a stone inscribed with the date 1758 existed at the house and also referred to its being "the home of Phillip Cross who murdered his wife and was hanged in Cork Jail" Shandy Hall is still extant and occupied. Photo of Shandy Hall
Elm Park Garyhasty was described by Smith in 1750 as the "pleasant country house" of Mr Riggs Faulkner. I A house located on the Riggs Falkiner estate, Wilson notes it as the seat of Rev. Mr. Kenney in 1786. It was occupied by Valentine Barry in 1837 and by Thomas Barry at the time of Griffith's Valuation and valued at £36. Home of Richard Ashe Orpen in the 1870s. Elm Park is still extant and occupied. Photo of Elm Park
Cronody In the mid 18th century Smith refers to the seat and improvements of Mr Cross at Coronody. At the time of Griffith's Valuation James Cross occupied a house valued at £10.10 shillings which he held from Viscount Midleton and John H. Colthurst. This would appear to be the house marked Crondybeg on the first Ordnance Survey map. Cronodymore was in ruins. Gillman writes that Cronodymore was inherited from Richard Hawes by the late 17th century marriage of Philip Cross to Mary Ellard, step daughter of Richard Hawes. A house and farm building are still extant at the site.
Springmount In 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation this property was occupied by Samuel McCarthy. Valued at £19.10 shillings it was held from Lady Carbery's estate. There is still an extant house at the site.
Clashanure Home of a number of generations of the Allen family in the 18th and 19th centuries. Occupied by the representatives of Kyrle Allen at the time of Griffith's Valuation and held from Robert Meade. The buildings were valued at £15 and the Allens also had a mill valued at £13. Still extant and occupied. Photo of Clashanure
Classes Classes was occupied by William O'Callaghan in the early 1850s and held from John Stevely. The buildings were valued at £11. There are two houses at Classes on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. Classes House is located at W562705 while the second is labelled Classes House East and located at the site of the current Classes House which bears a date label of 1823. Photo of Classes
Lisheens The residence of Richard Donovan at the time of Griffith's Valuation, held from the representatives of John Stevely and valued at £16.
Oriel House Built in the first decade of the 19th century by the Board of Ordnance. The house was occupied by Charles Wilkes, the superintendant of the gunpowder mills until purchased by the Tobins of Liverpool in the mid 1830s. Mrs Tobin was a painter and their residence became known as Oriel House under Tobin ownership. The house has been a hotel since 1983. Photo of Oriel House
Woodside Wilson refers to Wood-side as the seat of Mr. Carleton in 1786. It was occupied by John Carleton in 1814 and by the Reverend E.M. Carleton in 1837. By the early 1850s the house was occupied by Horace Townsend and held by him in fee. It was valued at £40. It had become known as Kilcrenagh by the publication of the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map in the 1890s. Donnelly states that it was burnt in May 1921 during the War of Independence when it was the residence of the family of Ebenezer Pike. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage notes that it is now in ruins.
Rock Lodge A house on the Donoughmore estate, occupied by R. Carleton in 1837 and by Henry Osborne Seward at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £25. A house is still extant at the site.
Coolyduff House At the time of Griffith's Valuation this house valued at £16 was occupied by Alfred Parnell and held from Richard Beamish. Labelled as Coolyduff House on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. There is still an extant house at the site.
Lackenshoneen Benjamin Cross occupied this house in the mid 19th century. He held it from Philip Cross and the buildings were valued at £12. The buildings have all but disappeared on the 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s and nothing remains at the site now.
St Anne's Hill Richard Barter occupied a house valued at £55 in the townland of Kilnamucky at the time of Griffith's Valuation. St Anne's Hill is marked on the first Ordnance Survey map in this townland. By the 1890s this property had become absorbed into a complex of buildings labelled Hydropathic Establishment. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage notes that most of the complex is now in ruins though Maranatha House survives as a residence. Photo of St Anne's Hill
Ardrum The seat of the Colthurst family, baronets, valued at £85 in the mid 19th century. The Colthursts moved from here to Blarney in the 1870s. However Sir George St John Colthurst is still given as the occupier in 1906 when the house was valued at £45. In 1944 the Irish Tourist Association survey noted it as originally the seat of the Colthursts and still owned by the family. The house is now demolished.
Dawstown A house on the Putland estate in county Cork, built by Dean Davies early in the 18th century and occupied by his family until the early 19th century. In the 1940s the Irish Tourist Association Survey claimed that he had built the house following his "being turned out of Blarney Castle by the Hollow Blade Company". George Davis was resident in 1810. Occupied by Edmond Mullane in the early 1850s and valued at £12. In the 1940s it was the residence of John Turpin. The house was accidently burnt down in 1956.
Surmount/Sirmount Sirmount was the residence of Emmanuel Moor in 1750. In 1786 Wilson refers to it as the seat of Mr. Hawkes. This house was occupied by G. Hawkes in 1837 and by Quaile Hawkes in the early 1850s. The property was held from Lady Carbery. The buildings were valued at £8.15 shillings. It is no longer extant.
Bride View Occupied by Samuel Hawkes and held from the representatives of William Hawkes at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The buildings were valued at £13.10 shillings. The property at this location is labelled Knockanemore House on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. There is still an extant house at the site.
Mount Mary W. Fortune was resident at Mount Mary in 1837. The house was valued at £28 and occupied by Daniel Lombard at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It was held from William Austin. A house is still extant at the site.
Ballyshoneen A house valued at £13.10 shillings at the time of Griffith's Valuation, occupied by James Cross and held from Anthony Morgan. It is labelled Ballyshoneen on both the 1st and 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey maps. A house and substantial farm still exist at the site.
Ballinphellic A house valued at £11.5 shillings in the early 1850s, occupid by Bartholomew F. Barter and held from Sir William Chatterton baronet. W. Barter was the proprietor in 1837. A house is still extant at the site.
Blarney Castle The original 15th century castle belonged to the McCarthys of Muskerry. In 1786 Wilson describes Blarney as the "very fine seat, with ample and beautiful demesnes, of Mr. Jeffreys". Lewis wrote in 1837 that Blarney Castle was purchased in 1701 by Sir James Jefferyes, Governor of Cork [from the Hollow Sword Blades Company] who “ soon after erected a large and handsome house in front of it, which was the family residence for many years, but is now a picturesque ruin”. A new house was built in 1874 on the demesne lands by the Colthurst family and is still occupied by them. Photo of Blarney Castle
Bawnnafinny Described at the time of Griffith's Valuation as a caretaker's house, valued at £12 and held by St John Jefferyes in fee.
Woodview A house named Wood-view near Cork was occupied by Thomas Cuthbert in 1814. The Reverend William Spedding occupied Woodview in the early 1850s. He held it from Sir George Colthurst and the buildings were valued at £12. A house is still extant at the site.
Inishleena Located on the Devonshire estate, Inishlenna Abbey was occupied by Cross Fitzgibbon at the time of Griffith's Valuation and in the 1870s. The buildings were valued at £10. The location of the Abbey is now under water as part of a reservoir.
Greybrook A house occupied by Samuel Harrison at the time of Griffith's Valuation and held from Ambrose Hickey. It was valued at £15.10 shillings. Greybrook Villa and 50 acres was held on a lease dated 1857 from Samuel Harrison to William Edward Leche and occupied by Edward Corah. Leche's interest was advertised for sale in March 1863 and Corah's in August 1865.
Cloghroe House In 1786 Wilson refers to Cloghroe as the seat of Mr. Capel. In the late 18th century this house passed by marriage from the Capel family to the Fitzgerald family. J. C. Fitzgerald was resident at Cloghroe in 1814. The house, valued at £28, was occupied by Thomas Keogh in the early 1850s and held from Thomas Fitzgerald. In 1944 the Irish Tourist Association Survey referred to it as the residence of Major O'Mahony of Blarney Mills. A house is still extant at Cloghroe.
Inchbeg Located on the Fitzgerald estate, this house was occupied by Henry Young, at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The buildings were valued at £11.15 shillings and he also held a mlll valued at £84. A house is still extant at the site. Photo of Inchbeg
Firmount A Townsend family home, occupied by Horace Townsend in 1837 and by William Coghlan at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It was then valued at £14.10 shillings and was held from Horatio Townsend. The sale rental of 1877 records a fee farm grant of Firmount from John Crewe Chetwood Townsend to Arthur Chute dated 1871 and a fee farm grant from Arthur Chute to J.C.C. Townsend executed the following year. A house is still extant at the site.
Knockane A house valued at £14.10 shillings in the early 1850s when it was occupied by Henry Ruby and held from Samuel P. Townsend. The original house is no longer extant.
Garraun George C. Stawell held this property from Sir George Colthurst at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The buildings were valued at £7.10 shillings. This house was still occupied by the Stawells in the 1870s. A house and farm are still extant at the site.
Garrycloyne Leet records Robert McCarthy occupying Garrycloyne in 1814. "Burkes Irish Family Records" states that Garrycloyne Castle was acquired by Samuel Philip Townshend from John Travers in 1837. The buildings were valued at £45 in the early 1850s and held by Samuel Townsend in fee. The house was later the home of the Barrys. In the 1940s the roof was taken off the house and it has remained a ruin ever since.
Greenfort A house valued at £10 occupied by Francis Wyse and held by him in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation.
Birchhill Cottage/Birchhill House This house was occupied by John Travers at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held it from Francis Wyse and it was valued at £10.10 shillings. Jane Clerke occupied a mansion house valued at £20 in this townland in 1906. It is labelled Birchhill Cottage on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but as Birchhill House on the 25-edition of the 1890s. A house is still extant at the site.
Newcastle The buildings at Newcastle were valued at £18 in the early 1850s, occupied by Daniel Donohoe and held from Francis Wyse.
Knockanroe A house valued at £17 at the time of Griffith's Valuation and held by Robert A. Rogers in fee. It is not marked on the first Ordnance Survey map and was probably built in the 1840s.
Cloghfadda House Occupied by Joseph Wiseman in the early 1850s, held from Robert A. Rogers and valued at £12. The Crofts sale rental of 1881 record Cloughfadda House as a comfortable residence in "owner's hands". A house is still extant at the site.
Glancam This house was occupied by Robert Aldworth at the time of Griffith's Valuation, held by him in fee and valued at £8. Extensive buildings remain at the site, the centre of a large farming enterprise.
Hilltown House (Carrigaline) Hilltown House was leased by Thomas Busteed from Anne Cook at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £8. It is labelled as Hilltown House on both the 6-inch and 25-inch Ordnance Survey maps.
Carrigrohane Castle A fortified house that came into the possession of the Hoare family through marriage with a member of the Baker family in the 1770s. In 1786 Wilson refers to Carrigrohan as the seat of Mr. Colthurst. Reconstructed in the 1830s by Augustus Robert McSweeny, a corn merchant, who also leased the floor mills nearby. At the time of Griffith's Valuation Jane McSweeny was resident. The Castle later reverted back to the Hoares who owned it until the 1940s. They are mentioned by the Irish Tourist Association survey as resident there. It is still extant. Photo of Carrigrohane Castle
Toureen Lodge/Ashbourne At the time of Griffith's Valuation the Reverend Robert Bury was occupying a house in this townland valued at £17 and held from the Earl of Bandon. It is labelled Toureen Lodge on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map and as Ashbourne on the 25-inch edition of the 1890s. In the twentieth century it became famous for its well-known gardens, laid out by Richard H. Beamish. Photo of Toureen Lodge/Ashbourne
Johnstown House Johnstown was the home of Sarsfield Esq in the 1770s and 1780s. William Martin is recorded as resident at Johnstown in 1814 and Mrs Palmer in 1837. John Courtney occupied the house valued at £21+ in the early 1850s. He held it from the Earl of Bandon. The original house is not extant.
Sunville A property held from Francis Wise in the mid 19th century by Thomas Donovan. The buildings were valued at £15.10 shillings. In the 1870s Thomas Donovan of Sunville, Johnstown owned 174 acres in county Cork.
Brooklodge House A house and paper mill valued at £30 held by Mary Eliza Phair from the Reverend Robert Bury at the time of Griffith's Valuation. This Phair family were involved in paper mills in a number of townlands in this locality.
Brookville Home of Cornelius O'Callaghan who held it from the Reverend Robert Bury in the mid 19th century. The buildings were valued at £35. Photo of Brookville
Blossomgrove Blossomgrove was the residence of William Casey in the early 1850s. He held the house valued at £22 and 335 acres from Simon Dring. A house is still extant at the site.
Butlerstown Nathaniel C. Martin held a house, offices, foreman's house and spade factory valued at £25 from Francis Beamish. The property is labelled Butlerstown House on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s when the spade factory is no longer visible. There is still an extant house at the site.
Corbally ''Burke's Irish Family Records'' describes the Sheehys of Corbally House from about the late 18th century. In the mid 19th century the house was occupied by William J. Sheehy, second son of Bryan Sheehy of Corbally House, died 1806. The buildings were valued at £27 and the property was held from the Reverend Edward Newenham. This house was named 'Mill View' on the first Ordnance Survey map. Mill View was still occupied by Sheehys when it was advertised for sale in 1871.
Maryborough The sale rental for the Mannix estate states that this house was built in 1816 at a cost of £3,000. Occupied by J. Wallis in 1837 and by Henry Mannix in the early 1850s. Mannix held the property from the representatives of the Reverend Robert Dring and the buildings were valued at £28. Photo of Maryborough
Rockgrove The seat of the Dring family in the 18th and 19th centuries, valued at £50 in the early 1850s. Bence Jones writes that it was sold by the Drings in the early 20th century, valued at £80 in 1906, and was restored in the 1970s. The house is now used as offices. Photo of Rockgrove
Riverstown An early 18th century house with fine plasterwork by the Francini brothers, the seat of the Browne family for two and a half centuries. The Brownes were still occupying the house in 1837 but John Carmichael is recorded as the occupier in the early 1850s when it was valued at £32.10 shillings. Restored in the 1960s by the Dooleys with help from the Irish Georgian Society. Photo of Riverstown
Marino The present house was built on the foundations of an earlier house which was burnt in the 1860s. Wilson refers to this earlier house on Great Island as the seat of Savage French in 1786. Marine remained the home of a branch of the French family and sold by Colonel Stuart French in the early 1970s. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage entry states that this house was previously the home of the mathematician Philip Ronayne. Valued at £32 in the early 1850s it was occupied by Thomas G. French who held the property from Thomas R. Sarsfield. Knight writes that Thomas Sarsfield of Doughcloyne leased the lands of Ronayne's Grove, otherwise Hodnet's Wood, otherwise Marino to Savage French in 1755. Thomas G. French is also recorded as the occupier in 1814 and 1837. Photo of Marino
Glyntown House Unoccupied in the early 1850s, this house was held by Eliza McCaul from William B. Hoare. It was valued at £35. Bence Jones writes that this house, now demolished, was built by Samuel McCall and was owned in the 20th century by the Dring family.
Ballinglanna Occupied by J. Newsom in 1814 and E. Newsom in 1837. Edward Newsom held this house from Eliza McCaul and Louis Denay at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £24. This house is named Glenville on the first Ordnance Survey map. Photo of Ballinglanna
Kilcoolishal Thomas Martin occupied a house valued at £18+ in this townland at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held it from W. B. Hoare.
Factory Hill The seat of a branch of the Hoare family in the 18th and 19th centuries. Occupied by E. Hoare in 1814 but by 1837 leased to William Letchfield or Lichfield. He occupied the house in the early 1850s when it was valued at £25. Richard Martin of Factory Hill owned 506 acres in county Cork in the 1870s. A larger property, known as Dunsland House, occupies the site of Factory Hill on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. This latter property was later the residence of Joseph Pike and was burnt in August 1920 during the War of Independence. Photo of Factory Hill
Richmond The home of the Mannix family in the late 18th and 19th centuries. Occupied by S. Oliver in 1814 and by R. Mannis [Mannix] in 1837. [Henry Mannix was resident in the early 1850s when the house was valued at £27 and held from Jonas Morris.] A house is still extant at the site.
Woodville Woodville was originally a home of the Cummins family. In 1800 Charlotte Cummins married Thomas Mannix. Occupied by N.W. Cummins in 1837 [and by Richard B. Isaack in the early 1850s when it was valued at £23]. Buildings are still extant at the site though extensive modern development has taken place in the area.
Dunkettle Seat of the Morris family from the late 18th century, occupied by Abraham Morris in 1814 and 1837. Wilson, writing in 1786, provides a detailed description of the demesne. At the time of Griffith's Valuation Jonas Morris held the property from George Newenham. The buildings were valued at £60. Bence Jones writes that this house was built on or close to the site of a previous house belonging to the Trant family. The house was sold in the late 19th century to the Gubbins family. Photo of Dunkettle
Glenburn Glenburn was occupied by A. Lewis in 1837 and was held in fee by John T.C. Gibbings at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The buildings were valued at £20.15 shilllings. Photo of Glenburn
Annmount In the 1770s Falkiner Bart was resident and in 1786 Wilson refers to Annemount as the seat of Sir Riggs Falkiner. Occupied by the Reverend Mr Coghlan in 1814 and in 1837. By the time of Griffith's Valuation Nicholas M. Cummins held this house from the Reverend Coghlan. This house was burned down and all that now remains are the steps. Photo of Annmount
Carrignavar The castle of Carrignavar was from the mid 17th century the seat of this the senior branch of the McCarthy clan. Bence Jones writes that Carrignavar is a late 19th century castellated house incorporating the remains of the old castle. Lewis refers to Carrignavar as the seat of Justic McCarthy in 1837 and Justin McCarthy junior was resident at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the buildings were valued at £28. Bought by John Sheedy in the 20th century and sold by him in the 1950s to the Sacred Heart Fathers. The house is part of their college complex. Photo of Carrignavar
Ashton Grove This house is marked Ashton Grove on the first Ordnance Surve map. John Cotter was the proprietor of Ashton, Cork, in 1814 and T. Cleary of Ballingohig in 1837. Thomas J. Cleary held the property from Henry Braddell at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the buildings were valued at £22. Cleary held a cornmill from Braddell in the townland of Kilrussane. James Fitzgerald held 122 acres of untenanted land and buildings valued at £26+ in 1906. Photo of Ashton Grove
Rock Farm The home of John Cantillon in 1837 and in the early 1850s when it was valued at £16 and held from Warren Hastings Rowland Jackson.
Carrigrenan Occupied by J. M. Ashlin (father of the architect George Ashlin) in 1837 and by the Reverend Robert Bury in the early 1850s. He held the house valued at £37 from Warren H. R. Jackson. The home of the Sullivans in the 20th century.
Castleview A Jackson property which was unoccupied in 1837. By the time of Griffith's Valuation Robert Delacour Beamish was resident in the house valued at £34 which he held from the Jacksons. The house was sometimes known as Ditchley House. Now functions as the Radisson Hotel, Little Island. Photo of Castleview
Little Island House A Bury residence, occupied by Richard Bury in 1814, by Phineas Bury in 1837 and by his widow Eliza at the time of Griffith's Valuation. The house was valued at £51 and held from the Earl of Limerick. Bence Jones wrote n 1978 that the house was a ruin and the site is now occupied by industrial buildings.
Flaxfort Occupied by R. Martin in 1837 and by Mary Anne Martin at the time of Griffith's Valuatioan. The house was valued at £21 and held from John Purcell. It is no longer extant. Photo of Flaxfort
Inchera This house, also known as Sun Lodge, was the home of the Oliver family. Occupied by S. Oliver in 1814 and Silver Charles Oliver in 1837 and in the 1850s. The buildings were valued at £54 and the property was held from the Reverend Rowland Davis Gray. Owned by C.E. Murphy in the first half of the 20th century. Post 1950 it was destroyed by a fire.
Hermitage A house valued at £18, occupied by Eliza Martin and held from Robert Webb at the time of Griffith's Valuation. In the 20th century the home of Edmund Glen Browne. Photo of Hermitage
Wood View The home of J. Cremen in 1837 and Jeremiah Crimmin in the early 1850s, when the house was valued at £16 and held from Thomas Wyse.
Sarsfieldscourt [Old] In 1837 Lewis refers to Sarsfieldscourt as an ancient mansion "formerly belonging to the Sarsfield family but now to Mr Rutland [Putland] of Dublin". On the first Ordnance Survey map one building is marked as "in ruins". Another building also named Sarsfield's Court is marked closer to the Glashaboy River. At the time of Griffith's Valuation Charles Putland junior was recorded as occupier, holding the house valued at £13 from his father Charles Putland. This latter property is labelled Beechmount on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. A property labelled Sarsfieldcourt House is also located in the townland on the later map [W723779]. It is no longer extant and St.Stephen's Hospital now occupies the grounds.
Monkstown Castle Built by a Mrs Archdeacon in the 17th century, Monkstown Castle was the home of the Shaw family in the 19th century and held from the de Vesci family. In the early 1850s Robert Bernard Shaw was resident and the buildings were valued at £54. In the possession of the Monkstown Golf Club for much of the 20th century, Further information on the building's construction is available at https://www.logainm.ie/ga/9588. Photo of Monkstown Castle
Waterview (Passage West) Leased by Richard Neville Parker from Lord deVesci's estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £76. Waterview was offered for sale in the Landed Estates Court by Parker's widow, Hannah Maria, in September 1874. Waterview is still in use as a residence.
Bellevue (Passage West) In 1850, Nicholas Parker was leasing this property from the deVesci estate when it was valued at £33 10s. It is shown on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s in a much enlarged form but was subsequently demolished to make way for the terrace of houses which now occupies the site.
Ring View Ring View was being leased by Robert Baily from the deVesci estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £18 10s. A house is still extant at the site.
Rock Cottage (Passage West) Catherine Parker was leasing this property from Thomas Boland in 1850 when it was valued at £36 10s. A house is still extant at the site.
Lackaroe House In 1850, Catherine Anne Parker was leasing this property to Cornelius Hawkes when it was valued at £21. A house still exists at this site.
Rock Ville (Passage West) Mrs. Anne Taylor was leasing Rock Ville from the Parker estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at almost £25. Lewis refers to it as the seat of J. Taylor in 1837. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Rock Ville (Passage West)
Rockenham In 1850 Thomas Parsons Boland was leasing this house to Noble Johnson, when it was valued at £100. Lewis refers to it as Johnson's seat in 1837. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was built by the Johnsons in the 1820s. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Rockenham
Pembroke The seat of Thomas Parsons Boland in 1837. Held in fee by him at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £48. Pembroke, together with many other of his houses, was included in the Sale Notice of Boland's estate in November 1859. It was offered for sale again in May 1868 when the house was noted as having "lofty and spacious rooms". In 1786 Wilson refers to Pembroke Town as the seat of Mr. Boland. In 1943 the Irish Tourist Association Survey noted that the Duke of Wellington was supposed to have stayed at Pembroke prior to embarking for the Peninsular wars. The house is no longer extant and a housing development has been built on the site.
Horsehead In 1850, Horsehead was being leased by James Craig from William Lane and was valued at £60. In November 1859 it was offered for sale as part of the Boland estate. Lewis refers to it as the seat of S. Lane in 1837, "an elegent mansion in the Tudor style". In 1943 the Irish Tourist Association Survey noted that the horses of the Duke of Wellington's cavalry had grazed on the front lawn at Horsehead prior to embarking for Europe. It is still extant and occupied. It was offered for sale in 2024. Photo of Horsehead
Horsehead Cottage Held from Thomas Boland's estate by Samuel Abbott in 1850 when it was valued at £38 10s. It was included in the sale of the estate in November 1859. It is no longer extant.
Maryborough In 1786 Wilson refers to Maryborough as the seat of Mr Newnhan and it was also a Newenham home in the 19th century, occupied by R. Newingham in 1814, by Edward Eyre Newenham in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held the property in fee and the buildings were valued at £80. Thomas Sherrard held a mansion house valued at £61 in this townland in 1906. It is now part of a large hotel complex. Photo of Maryborough
Doughcloyne Originally the home of the Ronayne family, it passed by marriage to the Sarsfields. Occupied by Dr Sarsfield in the 1770s and 1780s, by Mr Haynes in 1814, by D. Sarsfield in 1837 and by Thomas R. Sarsfield in the early 1850s, who held it in fee, value £43. In 1894 Slater notes it as the seat of Capt. T.R. Sarsfield. This house is no longer extant.
Oldcourt Oldcourt was the seat of the Goold family baronets until 1852 when it was bought by Alexander Glasgow. The sale rental of March 1852 includes a lithograph of Oldcourt. Griffith's Valuation records Glasgow holding the property in fee and the buildings were valued at £68. The Glasgows leased the house until it was bought in the early 20th century by Henry O'Shea although Alexander J. Glasgow is recorded as the occupier in 1906 when it was valued at £51. Henry O'Shea sold it to the Brothers of Charity in 1934 whose services used it as a Special Needs school. It is still extant. Photo of Oldcourt
Turret Farm House At the time of Griffith's Valuation occupied by St John Jeffreys and held by him in fee, the buildings were valued at £26.
Leemount The residence of John T. Hartnell in 1814 and of Nicholas C. Brabazon at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Brabazon held the house valued at £72 from St John Jeffreys with 118 acres. The 1870s landowners' records indicate it as owned by Henry Lindsey Young and Slater records it as his residence in 1894. Leemount is still extant. Photo of Leemount
Montpellier A house occupied by the Reverend Morgan O'Donovan in 1837 and by Morgan O'Donovan in the early 1850s. The house was held in fee by the O'Donovans and was valued at £55. There is no trace of this house now as modern development has taken place in the area.
Waterfall Occupied by Austin Esq in the 1770s and 1780s and by T. Austin in 1837. Leased by Edward Austen who held from the representatives of Viscount Midleton in the mid 19th century. The buildings were valued at £14. The house shown at this location on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map has disappeared by the time of the publication of the 25-inch edition in the 1890s. Buildings do still exist at the site.
Castle White Occupied by Whyte Esq in the 1770s Wilson refers to this property as Rochfordstown in 1786. George M. White was the owner in 1837 and held by him in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the house was valued at £35. Lucia P. Hawkes was recorded as the occupier of two mansion houses in this townland in 1906, one valued at £27 and the other at £53. Castle White is still extant. In 2023 it was offered for sale by Sothebys International. Photo of Castle White
Chetwynd The Pigotts were established at Chetwynd in the early 18th century and Wilson refers to it as their seat in 1786. By the end of the century they were resident in county Laois. In 1837 J. Forrest was the proprietor of Chetwin and in the mid 19th century William Bateman occupied the house, valued at £25, which he held from John Dennis. Two houses are marked on the first Ordnance Survey map for Chetwynd. It is not clear which one was the Pigott house.
Willsfort Occupied by William Harris in 1814 and by Mrs Dowman in 1837. Francis Clancy was the occupier at the time of Griffith's Valuation holding the house valued at £26 from Jane Dowman. A house is still extant at the site.
Park Farm House Henry Morrogh of Park Farm was a younger son of James Morrogh of Cork. He was resident at Park Farm in 1837 and in the early 1850s when the house was valued at £35 and held in fee. He married Helena Power. Mrs Helen Morrogh owned 828 acres in county Cork in the 1870s.
Lauriston A house valued at £40 at the time of Griffith's Valuation and held by Nicholas D. Murphy from Joseph Anderson.
Lotabeg Bence Jones writes that this house was built circa 1800 for Sir Richard Kellett 1st Baronet. Lewis gives D. Callaghan as the proprietor of Lotabeg in 1837. Poole Hickman was resident at the time of Griffith's Valuation, holding the property from William Galway. The buildings were valued at £87. Home of the Mahony family in the late 19th century.
Lota Lodge Occupied by James H.Smith Barry in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the buildings were valued at £75 and held from John Courtney. The residence of Arthur Frederick Sharman Crawford at the end of the 19th century. Bence Jones writes that this house was partially destroyed by fire in 1902 and rebuilt the following year. It is now the Vienna Woods Hotel. Photo of Lota Lodge
Lota Park Built in the early 19th century by John Power and purchased by Jeremiah James Murphy circa 1836. By the early 1850s occupied by Colonel Ludlow Beamish who held it from John Courtney. In the 1870s the home of Edmund Burke. In the 20th century home of Joseph Gubbins and later of Mrs Francis Mahony. Now operates as a health care facility. Photo of Lota Park
Lota House Occupied by William Hastings Greene in 1837 [of the Greene family of Greenville, county Kilkenny] whose interest in Lota was advertised for sale in January 1851. William H. Greene was married to Mary Sarsfield of Doughcloyne and held Lota on a long lease from Robert Courtenay. George A. Wood was tenant in 1851 and resident at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held the house valued at £85 from John Courtney. Now a hospital site. Photo of Lota House
Lotamore House The residence of the Honourable C.L. Bernard in 1837 and of Frederick Hamilton at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held the house valued at £64 from William C. Rogers. The interest of Joseph Harrison in Lotamore was for sale in February 1871. Sir William Bartholomew Hackett was the tenant. Owned in the late 19th century by the Perrier family and the Mahonys. Wilson writing in 1786, refers to Lota as the seat of Mr. Rogers. It has operated as a guesthouse for many years. Photo of Lotamore House
Kilbarry In the mid 19th century occupied by George Wise and held from James H. S. Barry. The buildings were valued at £35.
Ballincurrig W.C. Logan occupied Ballincurrig Cottage in 1837 and William Coppinger occupied a house at Ballincurrig valued at £33 and held by him in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation.
Cleve Hill Samuel Perrott was residing at Cleve Hill in 1837 and in the early 1850s when the house was valued at £68 and held from Alexander McCarthy. Cleve Hill a modern family mansion on 13 acres was advertised for sale in October 1873, the estate of Joseph Gadsden Nash and Arthur Power Harty, bankrupts.
Clifton John Moore Travers inhabited this house in the first half of the 19th century. At the time of Griffith's Valuation Clifton was valued at £65 and held from the Earl of Bandon. John M. Travers only child Elizabeth married in 1827 Sir William Henry St Lawrence Clarke, Baronet. Later the home of Nicholas Murphy and in the 20th century in use as a convent.
Besborough In the 1770s the residence of Allen Esq. The seat of the Pike family for most of the 19th century. Occupied by J. Spence in 1814 and by Ebenezer Pike in 1837 and in the early 1850s. He held the property from the representatives of Bousfield and the house was valued at £78. This house was used as a convent in the 20th century. http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/history-heritage/big-houses-of-ireland/bessborough-house-and-est/index.xml
Hampstead The residence of G. Britton in 1814 and of Lieutenant Boyle Hill in 1837. Occupied by John H. Bainbridge at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held the property in fee and the house was valued at £22. The house is not labelled on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s and is no longer extant.
Ballygaggin Occupied by Edmond Murphy at the time of Griffith's Valuation, valued at £30 and held from the Duke of Devonshire.
Frankfield Located on the side of what is now the Frankfield Golf Club, Frankfield House was occupied by S. Lane in 1837 and by the Very Reverend H. J. Newman in the mid 19th century. Reverend Newman held it from William Lane and the buildings were valued at £60.
Lee Cottage Marked on the first Ordnance Survey map this house was occupied by Henry O. Seward in the early 1850s when it was valued at £52 and held from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. Now incorporated into the university.
Castlemahon Seat of the Chatterton family, occupied by Sir James Chatterton in 1814 and Sir William in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £47. The property was held from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. The building now houses a youth centre run by the Redemptorist Order. Photo of Castlemahon
Ferney Ferney was the residence of Mrs Coote in 1814 and of J.H. Manley in 1837. Joseph Manly occupied the house valued at £68 at the time of Griffith's Valuation. He held it from Sir William Chatterton. This house is still extant.
Lakeview Occupied by Miss Allen in 1837 and by William Prittie Harris in the early 1850s when the house was valued at £28 and held from Sir William Chatterton. In the 1870s Richard Harris of Lakeview, Cork, owned 169 acres. This house no longer exists.
Ringmahon Castle The proprietor of Ring Mahon Castle in 1837 was J. Murphy. James Murphy occupied the house valued at £68 in the early 1850s and held the property from William Crawford who held from the Chattertons by lease dated 1797. This property was still in the possession of the Murphy family at the end of the 19th century.
Dundanion Castle The residence of the architect Sir Thomas Deane in 1837, valued at £78 in the early 1850s and held from Richard Sampson. Sold by Sir Thomas to William Wise in 1860 and by Wise to William Thornton in 1868. A residence is still extant at this site.
Garrane In the early 1850s Francis Hennis occupied a house valued at £30 from William Howe Hennis. A building still exists at this site.
Grange H. Conron occupied Grange in 1837 and at the time of Griffith's Valuation when the buildings were valued at £40 and held from J.D.C. Beamish. Hatton Condon was still living at Grange in the 1870s. In 1894 Slater records Grange as the seat of E.R. Conron. This house no longer exists.
Lehenaghbeg A house valued at £14 in the mid 19th century and held by Edward Casey from James H. S. Barry. Edward Casey was the owner of 121 acres at Lehenaghbeg in the 1870s.
Lehenagh Occupied by T. Curtis in 1837. By the early 1850s Mary Curtis was resident holding the house valued at £28 from the Reverend Edward H. Newinham.
Lehenagh House A home of a member of the Newingham family in 1814 and of Charles Mathew in the mid 19th century.James Mathews of Lehenagh owned 107 acres in the 1870s. This house no longer exists.
Ashton A house occupied by John Cotter from at least 1814 until his death in 1864 and by Mrs Catherine Cotter until at least 1871. It is not clear if John Cotter was a member of the Cotter family, baronets. The house is now part of the Ashton School complex.
Ballyphilip House This property was leased to Samuel Adams Austen and occupied by John Forrest in the early 1850s. When the Newenham's fee of Ballyphilip was for sale in 1865 David Cagney was resident. A house still exists at the site.
Charlemont House Charlemont House was leased by Charles Evanson from Nicholas G. Allen at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £20. It was included in the sale of Evanson property in the Landed Estates Court in November 1862. It is still extant.
Gawsworth In the mid 19th century this house valued at £19 was occupied by Russell Fitton and held from the representatives of Robert Hedges and Mr Pratt.
Woodhill Originally this property belonged to the Dennis family. Following the marriage of Elizabeth Dennis to Cooper Penrose, a Quaker, of Waterford, it passed into the possession of the Penrose family, who enlarged the house. Another Cooper Penrose was the occupant in 1814 and in the mid 19th century holding the property from James Murphy. The buildings were valued at £100. The house was demolished circa 1980s.
Ballycannon The home of the Spread family in the 18th century, by the time of Griffith's Valuation the buildings were valued at £7 and occupied by Michael and John Daly who held the property from the representatives of William Spread. A building is still extant at this location.
Parkgarriff This house was the home of at least two generations of David Cagneys in the 19th century. The house was valued at £40 at the time of Griffith's Valuation and held by David Cagney from Lord de Vesci. The Cagneys were still resident in the 1870s. The house no longer exists and the site is located on the edge of the Monkstown Golf Club.
Trantstown A Trant home in the 18th century, occupied by Mrs Pepper in 1837 and by James Barry in the early 1850s. He held the house valued at £8+ from Lady A.H. Fitzgerald. Buildings are still located at this site.
Wilton In 1786 Wilson refers to "Willtown" as the seat of Mr. Izod. Charles H. Leslie occupied Wilton in 1814 and in 1837. By the mid 19th century Matthew Leslie was resident, holding the house valued at £55 from John Craig and H. Mitchell. A college is now located at this site.
Ballynora A house valued at £14 and held by Thomas Magner in the mid 19th century from the representatives of John McSweeny.
Shanakiel Daniel Leahy is recorded as the occupier of Shanakiel House in the first half of the 19th century. The house was valued at £85 in the early 1850s and held from the Earl of Cork and Orrery. This house no longer exists and its site is located in the grounds of a hospital.
Kilcrea House Upper At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Corliss Hawkes held a house in Kilcrea townland valued at almost £10. This property is labelled Kilcrea House (Upper) on both the 1st and 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey Maps. A building still exists at the site.
Maglin A house valued at £15 and held by James Barry [Berry] from John Popham and others at the time of Griffith's Valuation. Buildings are still extant at this location.
Rosanna Rosanna was the home of the Webb family in the 19th century, occupied at the time of Griffith's Valuation by Hannah (widow of the Reverend Dr John Webb) valued at £75 and held from St John Jeffreys. A building is still located at this site.
Ballynaroon Griffith's Valuation records a house valued at £13.15 shillings in this townland in the mid 19th century. It was occupied by Charles W. Welland and held from the representatives of Viscount Midleton. The house is named The Highlands on the 25 inch to the mile map. Only yard buildings now remain at this site.
Corbally South Catherine Delany held buildings valued at £11 from William J. Sheehy in Corbally South at the time of Griffith's Valuation, with 148 acres. Buildings are still located at this site.
Ballinderrig Ballinderrig is marked on the first edition Ordnance Survey map and was occupied in the mid 19th century by Jane Cantillon. She held the property valued at £13+ from Eliza Bury. Catherine Cantillon was also resident in the townland at Courtstown Cottage Grid Ref W774 720. By the publication of the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map in the 1890s the latter property has become known as Courtstown House. It is still extant.
Spud Villa This house is marked on the first edition Ordnance survey map. Anne and Jane Wise occupied a house in the townland of Mount Desert valued at £38 and held from Thomas Wise in the mid 19th century.
Rathpeacon House At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Rathpeacon House was occupied by William le Fanu leasing from Richard Thomas when the house was valued at £27. In the 1870s it is recorded as the residence of John Davis.
Belrose A house which, according to the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, was built c.1860. The land was owned by John Hawkes at the time of Griffith's Valuation. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Belrose
Dripsey Lodge At the time of Griffith's Valuation this property was occupied by Alfred Greer, leasing from Sir William Magny. The house was valued at £26 while the adjacent paper mills had a valuation of £120. It is named as Dripsey House on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. The house is no longer extant.
Green Mount (Passage West) Robert Hodgson was leasing Greenmount from the Boland estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £19. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Green Mount (Passage West)
Mansfield (Passage West) At the time of Griffith's Valuation, William Browne was leasing this property from the Boland estate, when it was valued at £56. It is still extant.
Ballincollig In 1786, Wilson mentions a seat of Mr.Lloyd at Ballincollig, "near the ruins of the castle". By the time of Griffith's Valuation, this area appears to have been in the possession of Thomas Tobin and the house may have been that leased by Rev. David Horgan, when the buildings were valued at £14. A substantial farm still exists at this site.
Greenfield (Ballincollig) In 1786, Wilson refers to Greenfield, near Ballincollig, as the seat of Mr. Carleton with another house, the seat of Mr. Wetheral, opposite. Greenfield House is labelled on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but is not shown on the 25-inch edition of the 1890s. Greenfield Upper, across the road, is shown on both maps. At the time of Griffith's Valuation this townland was in the possession of Francis Carleton. Greenfield House was valued at £11 while the second house in the townland was valued at almost £10. Neither were occupied. A building is still extant at the Greenfield Upper site though extensive modern housing has been built in the surrounding area.
Mounthovel House In 1786 Wilson refers to Mounthovel as the seat of Mr. Farmer. At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Mout Hovel House was occupied by Edward Newenham leasing from the Atkins estate and valued at £8. It is no longer extant and the area is now occupied by modern housing.
Hop Island At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Osborne Edwards was leasing this property from the Chatterton estate when it was valued at £16. It is labelled Hop Island on both the 1st and 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey maps. This may be the property referred to by Wilson as Red Island, the seat of Rev. Mr. Saunders, in 1786. A house is still extant at the site.