Besborough
| Estate(s) | |
|---|---|
| Townland | Ballinure |
| Civil Parish | St Finbars |
| PLU | Cork |
| DED | Blackrock 95 |
| County | Cork |
| Barony | Cork |
| Description | 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 |