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Ballydurn

Houses within 10km of this house

Displaying 55 houses.

Houses within 10km of Ballydurn

Displaying 55 houses.

House name Description
Mayfield or Rocket's Castle The property at Rocketscastle was held in fee by Rev. John T. Medlicott at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £36. In 1906 he was still the owner of the property then valued at £30 10s. Morris states that this property was originally part of the May estate and known as Mayfield . Smith, writing in 1774, refers to Mayfield as "the pleasant seat of Sir James May, formerly called Rockett's Castle" and Wilson also mentions it as his residence in 1786. The original Rockett's Castle was in ruins by the time of the 1st Ordnance Survey and this house was built after that on an adjacent site. The 1943 ITA survey, indicates that the Medlicotts had adapted the old castle building as an engine house at that time. A house is still extant at the site.
Knockane House In 1850 Thomas Rockett was leasing a property valued at almost £9 from the Medlicott estate.This house had been constructed after the appearance of the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map in 1840. A second adjacent property was leased by James Rockett and valued at almost £8. There is still an extant house at the site.
Springfield (Portlaw) Robert Shaw was leasing this property from the Medlicott estate in 1850 when it was valued at £39. He was the director of some of the industrial enterprises in Portlaw. Springfield is still extant and occupied. Photo of Springfield (Portlaw)
Mayfield (Portlaw) Mayfield was held by William Malcolmson from the Medlicott estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £50. Lewis refers to it as the seat of J. Malcolmson in 1837. In 1906 it was the property of William Malcomson and valued at £31. It is now a ruin. Photo of Mayfield (Portlaw)
Woodview House (Portlaw) Dr. James Martin, MD, was leasing this property from the Malcolmson family at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £25. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Woodview House (Portlaw)
Milfort/Milford House (Portlaw) Milfort House was another property held by the Malcomson family in Portlaw. It was part of a complex designed by the well-known architect John Skipton Mullvaney. Milfort was demolished in the mid-twentieth century but some estate architecture survives. Photo of Milfort/Milford House (Portlaw)
Mountbolton Pierce Henebery was leasing this property from Jane Bolton at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £12 15s. In 1786 Wilson states that Mount Bolton was the seat of John Bolton. The original house was not extant by the time the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map was published in the 1890s and the site is now occupied by farm buildings.
Rath (Fenoagh) In 1850 Jane Bolton was leasing this property to Anne Power when it was valued at £12 15s. A farm still exists at the site.
Curraghmore The house at Curraghmore is centred on the old medieval tower house of the Le Poer family to which various additions and renovations have been added. Both Smith, writing in 1774 and Wilson, writing in 1786, offer detailed contemporary descriptions of the house and demesne . At the time of Griffith's Valuation, it was valued at £210. In 1906 it was valued at £200. The 1943 ITA survey describes it in detail, stating that it was one of the finest properties in Munster, if not in all of Ireland. It is still extant and occupied by the Le Poer Beresford family. See www.curraghmorehouse.ie for more information. Photo of Curraghmore
Guilcagh House At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Guilcagh was held in fee by the Beresford estate and valued at £17 10s. In 1906 it was still part of Lord Waterford's estate and valued at £16. It is no longer extant.
Whitestown Described as a huntsman's house in Griffith's Valuation in 1850, Whitestown was then valued at £14. In 1906 it was still part of Lord Waterford's estate and valued at £11. It is no longer extant.
Milford House In 1850, Mrs. Anne O'Brien was leasing this property from the Medlicott estate when it was valued at £10 15s. Morris refers to a Rogers family "of Coolroe" in the mid eighteenth century. This house is no longer extant.
Ballyvallikin In 1850 this property was being leased by John and Margaret Fitzgerald from Lord Waterford's estate when it was valued at £11. It was still part of the Waterford estate in 1906 and valued at £11 5s. Extensive farm buildings still exist at the site.
Glen House (Kilmeaden) Thomas Flahavan was leasing Glen House from Lord Waterford's estate in 1850 when it was valued at £11 10s. A house is still extant at the site.
Laherdan House In 1850, John Whelan was leasing this property from the Beresford estate when it was valued at £11 10s. It is labelled Laherdan House on the 25-inch Ordnance survey map of the 1890s. A house is still extant at the site.
Ballyknock A house valued at £12 10s which was vacant at the time of Griffith's Valuation . Probably in the possession of Thomas Dooley who was leasing property from the Beresford estate in the area. There is no house visible on the later 25-inch map of the 1890s.
Ballyneal House Ballyneal was held from the Waterford estate by William Shanahan (David) at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £14 10s. A second house in the townland, leased by William Shanahan (John) was valued at £12 10s [S373150] There is still a house extant at this site.
Ballynevin James Moore was leasing two properties from Lord Waterford at Ballynevin at the time of Griffith's Valuation. One was valued at £22 and the second [S399178] at £10 10s. Substantial farms still exist at both sites.
Bishopstown (Upperthird) At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Catherine Hally was leasing this property, valued at £11, from the Trustees of Waterford College. Modern buildings exist at the site now.
Clonea Mill In 1850 Judith Ryan was leasing this property from the estate of Sir Benjamin Morris Wall, when it was valued at £21, including a mill. It is labelled Corn Mill on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but is not marked on the 25-inch map of the 1890s.
Feddans Reverend John Condon, PP, was leasing this property from the Power estate in 1850 when it was valued at £11. The parochial house is labelled on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. A house is still extant at the site.
Glenstown Leased by Johanna Cormack from Lord Waterford's estate in 1850 when it was valued at almost £14. A farm exists at the site now.
Kilcanavee In 1850 William Hunt was leasing this property from Lord Waterford's estate when it was valued at £13. A farm exists at the site now.
Oldgrange House Nicholas O'Neill Power was leasing this property to James Quinn at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £9. Buildings are still extant at the site.
Whitestown In 1850,Lord Waterford held a property described as a "huntsman's house" in fee at Whitestown. It was valued at £14. Substantial kennels are shown nearby on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s and this building is still extant.
Whitestown House David Shanahan was leasing Whitestown House from the Marquis of Waterford's estate in 1850 when it was valued at 16 10s. The original house is now derelict. This may be the property to which Wilson refers in 1786 when he notes it as seat of Mr. Ducket.
Cullenagh (KIlmeadan) Mrs. Margaret Gamble was leasing this property from Viscount Doneraile's estate in 1850 when it was valued at £11 15s. A house is still extant at the site. Photo of Cullenagh (KIlmeadan)
Fairbrook House At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Patrick Stephenson was leasing an extensive mill complex from Thomas Gamble at this location. It is described as Fairvew Paper Mill on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey Map and as Fairbrook Factory on the later 25-inch edition. The house and mill had a combined value of £95. The buildings are still extant. Photo of Fairbrook House
The Pines (Darrigal) Alexander Sherlock was leasing this property to Michael Nowlan in 1850 when it was valued at £13 10s. It appears to have become known as The PInes by the end of the nineteenth century. Recorded as the seat of Patrick Power by Leet in 1814. There is still a house at this site.
Pouldrew House In 1850 Edward Eakers was leasing this property from the Malcolmson estate. The property included part of an extensive mill complex, valued at over £36. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Pouldrew House
Pouldrew Mill This property is closely connected with Pouldrew House nearby. In 1850 it was leased by Edward Eakers from the Malcolmson estate and valued at £95. The mill was demolished in the twentieth century.
Knockaderry House The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage notes Knockaderry as a mid eigtheenth century house. Maurice Ronayne was leasing this property from Viscount Doneraile's estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £17. It had fallen into disrepair by the beginning of the twenty-first century. Photo of Knockaderry House
Ballyduff House (Kilmeadan) In October 1851, the sale notice for Henry Langley's property at Kilmeadan noted that the demesne at Ballyduff was well planted and the house at a little cost could be put into excellent order. The tenant at the time was John Sadlier, MP. At the time of Griffith's Valuation it had been occupied by John William Langley leasing from Henry Langley and was valued at £9. There is still an occupied house at Ballyduff.
Stonebrook [Stafford] Lodge At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Stafford Lodge was leased by Mrs. Mary Stafford from the Barron estate. It was valued at £15 10s. In the 1870s the representatives of William Stafford of Stafford Lodge owned over 250 acres in the county. On the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s the house is named Stonebrook Lodge. There is still a house at the site.
Rockview (Decies) Joseph N. Power was leasing this property from Sir Edward Kennedy's estate in 1851 when it was valued at £14 10s. On the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s it is named as Rockview. The house is still extant.
Carrig Castle Patrick Power was leasing this property from James Mandeville at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £17. In 1837 Lewis refers to it as the seat of H. Power. Smith, writing in 1774, mentions it as "the house and improvements of Peter Anthony". It is not named on the later 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. Large farm buildings are evident at the site now.
Fahafeelagh In 1851, Nicholas Power was leasing this property from the Barron estate when it was valued at £13. Recorded as the address of Catherine Barron in the 1870s. Wilson, writing in 1786, refers to Faghs as the seat of Mr. Barron. Buildings are still extant at this site.
Coumahon Col. Palliser was leasing this property to Patrick Stack in 1851 when it was valued at almost £10. A house still exists at the site.
Furraleigh Col. Palliser held this property in fee at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £34. In 1906 it was owned by Caroline G. Fairholme and valued at £44.
Kilnagrange Mills In 1851 Pierce Barron was leasing this property which included Kilnagrange Mills to Mrs. Catherine Dunn. It was valued at £14. Now the site of Flahavans oat milling company.
Georgestown House Held in fee by James Barron at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £22. Lewis refers to it as the seat of J. Barron in 1837. In the 1870s it was the seat of John M. Barron. The house was offered for sale as part of the Georgestown estate in April 1885 on behalf of Pierse John Barron, a minor. The sale notice describes it as "a two-storey residence in the owner's possession". It was later owned by the Beresford family. In more recent times it was the centre of a stud farm and in 2010 was offered for sale. Photo of Georgestown House
Gardenmorris Held in fee by John P. O'Shea at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £56. It was also noted by Lewis as his residence in 1837. Smith referred to it as the house of Mr. Richard Power in 1774. Noted by Slater as the residence of Nicholas Power O'Shee in 1894 and owned by Richard P. O'Shee and valued at £57 in 1906. The house was totally reconstructed following its burning during the Civil War in 1922. The ITA survey in 1942 noted that most of the library and works of art in the house were destroyed at that time. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Gardenmorris
Kilbarrymeadan In 1851 John Casey was leasing this property from the Earl of Stradbroke's estate, when it was valued at £17. It is still extant and occupied in the village of Kill, county Waterford. Photo of Kilbarrymeadan
Comeragh House At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Col. Wray Palliser was leasing this property from Phineas Hunt, when it was valued at £28. It is recorded as the address of John Palliser in the 1870s. Though badly damaged by fire in 1923, Comeragh house was restored and is still extant. The ITA survey of 1942 noted it was in the ownership of Captain Fairholme at that time. It was offered for sale in 2010. Photo of Comeragh House
Glenview {?}/Comeragh-house B In 1851, Rev. William Ardagh was leasing a property adjacent to Comeragh House from the Palliser estate when it was valued at almost £10. A house and farm buildings are still extant at the site. Walford gives Rev. Ardagh's address as Glenview which may refer to this house.
Comeragh Lodge Thomas Hunt was leasing this property from Col. Palliser's estate in 1851, when it was valued at £14. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Comeragh Lodge
Mountpatrick Rev. James Veale was leasing from the Power O'Shee estate in 1851 when it was valued at £12. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Mountpatrick
Scrahan At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Thomas Shanahan was leasing this property from the Marquis of Waterford's estate when it was valued at £14 10s. An extensive farm complex exists at the site.
Whitestown House (Kilmacthomas) In 1851, Stephen Moore was leasing this property from the Marquis of Waterford, when it was valued at almost £10. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Whitestown House (Kilmacthomas)
Sarahville In 1851 held in fee by Richard Barron when it was valued at £25. James Barron of Sarahville is named in the will of Pierce Barron, dated 1808. James' wife was Sarah Gee. There is still a house at this site.
Ballynabanoge Michael Power was leasing this property to Michael Lenehan at the time of Griffith's Valuation, when it was valued at £9. In 1906 it was the property of Patrick J. Power and valued at £8 10s. Modern buildings are present at the site.
Knockane Lodge Hussey de Burgh cites Knockane Lodge as the address of William H.F. Bosanquet in the 1870s. This may the second house noted in the townland of Knockane at the time of Griffith's Valuation, which was being leased by the Rockett family.
Woodlock House (Portlaw) A house built for the Malcolmson family after Griffith's Valuation, it is labelled Woodlock House on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the 1890s. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage indicates that it was designed by John Skipton Mulvany. In the twentieth century it became a convent and is still extant and occupied. Photo of Woodlock House (Portlaw)
Rossmore House At the time of Griffith's Valuation, Benjamin Barton was the lessor of a property valued at over £13. He also held lands from the Marquis of Waterford's estate in the parish of Rossmore, barony of Decies without Drum. Photo of Rossmore House
Amberhill House Wilson, writing in 1786, refers to Amber Hill as the seat of Stephen Worthvale. By the time of Griffith's Valuation, this townland was part of the St. Leger estate and Amberhill was occupied by Stephen Gamble when the buildings were valued at over £8. A farm is still extant at the site.