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Glencarn (Rathmelton)

Houses within 15km of this house

Displaying 55 houses.

Houses within 15km of Glencarn (Rathmelton)

Displaying 55 houses.

House name Description
Blanket Nook Messers Brassey and McCormack held this property in fee at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £13. It is described as a steward’s house. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage dates its building to the mid -1840s, contemporary with the massive reclamation of land from the sea which took place in the area at that time. Blanket Nook is still extant. Photo of Blanket Nook
Ballymoney (Burt) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, Samuel Porter was leasing this property from Lord Templemore’s estate when it was valued at £11. It is labelled Ballymoney on all editions of the Ordnance Survey maps but is no longer extant.
Bohullion Several properties at this location were being leased from Lord Templemore’s estate by members of the Leathem family at the time of Griffith’s Valuation, in the 1850s. Samuel Leathem senor occupied a house which was valued at £14 10s. Samuel Leathem junior occupied a house and substantial mill and distillery complex. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage indicates that the house at the site is now called Beech Park and dates from c.1845. Elements of the industrial complex are also still extant.
Bridgetown (Burt) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, John Scott was leasing this property from Lord Templemore’s estate when it was valued at £23 with an additional mill complex. Bridgetown is still extant and occupied.
Burt House At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, James G. Bowen was leasing this property from Lord Templemore’s estate when it was valued at £28. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests the house at the site represents a major remodelling of an earlier house and associates Burt House with the Ferguson family.
Ballyarr House Lord George Hill was leasing this property from Mrs. Brooke at the time of Griffith’s Valuation, when it was valued at £35. He resided there until his death in 1879. Ballyarr is still extant.
Raymoghy William Montgomery was leasing this property from James Law at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £10. The site is now occupied by farm buildings.
Rathdonnell House James Hamilton was leasing this property from the estate of Reverend William Alexander at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £7. Local sources suggest it had come into the Alexander family through their mother, Dorothy McClintock.
Fahan Rectory William Alexander held this property in fee at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £26. In 1837 Lewis referred to the Glebe House as the residence of Reverend W. Hawkshaw. A house is still extant at the site. Photo of Fahan Rectory
Castletown Cottage (Inishowen) Joseph Gilligan was leasing this property from the Dogherty estate at the time of Griffith’s Valuation, when it was valued at £14. This property is still extant. Photo of Castletown Cottage (Inishowen)
Rose Hill (Inishowen) Andrew McClen was leasing this property from the Dogherty estate at the time of Griffith’s Valuation, when it was valued over £10.
Fort Stewart (KIlmacrenan) Sir James Stewart was leasing this property from the estate of Thomas Brooke at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £50. In 1837 Lewis also noted it as the seat of Sir J. Stewart. Buildings are still extant at the site.
The Lodge (Bridgend) Anne Scott was leasing this property from the Stewart estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at almost £15. The property is labelled "The Cottage" on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but as "The Lodge" on the 25-inch map of the early twentieth century. It is still extant. Photo of The Lodge (Bridgend)
The Green At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s James Watt was leasing this property from the Stewart estate when it was valued at £50 and included a mill. It is still extant. Photo of The Green
Glenalla (Rathmelton) Thomas B. Hart(e) was leasing this property from Captain Hamilton's estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £20. It is labelled Glen Alla house on all editions of the Ordnance Survey maps. It is still extant.
Fahan House Elizabeth Jones was leasing this property from the Norman estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at over £28. In 1837 Lewis referred to it as the seat of T. Kough. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests this house was built in the 18th century and extended in the 19th. It appears to be associated with a number of different families. Photo of Fahan House
St. Johns/Roseville (Inishowen) William Scott was leasing this property from the Norman estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at over £11. Lewis referred to it as the seat of Miss Schoales in 1837. It is labelled Roseville on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but as St. Johns on the later editions. In the early 2020s it housed a restaurant known as the Red Door.
Glengollen This property was held in fee by Thomas Norman at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £62. Lewis referred to it as the seat of Charles Norman in 1837. It was owned by his grandson, also Charles Norman and valued at £60 in 1906. Charles Norman was killed in the First World War. Local sources suggest the estate was acquired by the Land Commission after 1923. The house was demolished in 1937.
Gort House (Inishowen) Andrew S. Hamilton was leasing this property from the Norman estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at almost £14. A house is extant at this site.
Drumhallagh House Henry Bedford was leasing this property from the estate of Sarah Batt at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £18. The property had become derelict in the later twentieth century but has since been restored as a wedding venue. Photo of Drumhallagh House
Rathmullan House This property was held in fee by Thomas Batt at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £40. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests the house was originally built by the Knox family around the end of the eighteenth century and later purchased by the Batt family. It is still extant and now operates as a luxury hotel. Photo of Rathmullan House
Fort Royal The representatives of Charles Wray were leasing this property from Smith Bryan at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £20. This appears to be the property later known as Fort Royal Hotel. It is still extant as a private residence. Photo of Fort Royal
Gortlee Thomas Patterson was leasing Gortlee from the Wray estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £25. The National inventory of Architectureal Heritage suggests it was built in the late 18th century but may have subsequently been modified on a number of occasions. It is also associated with the Boyd family. In 1837 Lewis had noted it as the seat of J. Cochran. Gorlee is still extant and occupied. Photo of Gortlee
Castlewray The Wray family were associated with this locality since the seventeenth century. Local sources suggest that Castlewray was sold by the Wrays to the Mansfield family around 1800. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, it was occupied by Margaret Mansfield, leasing from Francis Mansfield and valued at £16. It is now a ruin.
Holymount At the time of Griffiths Valuation, in the 1850s, Holymount House was leased from the Batt estate by Marcus Knox. The house was then valued at £18 10s. [Marcus Knox may have been a naval officer associated with coastguard inspection]. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was built around 1840 but extended in the 1890s. Photo of Holymount
Tully Hall (Kilmacrenan) James Watt held this property in fee at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s. It was valued at £30 and included a flax mill.
Claragh (Kilmacrenan) James Watt was leasing this property from the estate of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £28. By 1906 it was also owned by James Watt with a valuation of £66. A substantial collection of buildings remains at the site. Photo of Claragh (Kilmacrenan)
Oakpark (Kilmacrenan) In the 1850s William Wray was occupying Oakpark when it was valued at £21. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was built at the end of the 18th or beginning of the 19th centuries. It may have been built by the Wray family after they left Castle Wray. Oakpark is still extant and occupied. Photo of Oakpark (Kilmacrenan)
Kiltoy Lodge At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s William Boyd was leasing this property from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners when it was valued at £22. The building is still extant and apparently in the process of being renovated.
Ballymacool At the time of Griffiths Valuation, John R. Boyd was leasing this property from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, when it was valued at £50. In 1837 Lewis had also recorded Ballymacool as the seat of J. Boyd. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was built c.1770 and continued in the ownership of the Boyd family until 1940. It is now a ruin. Photo of Ballymacool
Ardrumman House Francis Mansfield was leasing this property from Thomas Patterson at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £40. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests that the house was built c.1840. It is still extant.
Sallaghagrane House John R. Boyd was leasing this property from Viscount Southwell's estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £35. The house at the site now is later, possibly built in the 1870s. Photo of Sallaghagrane House
Pluck James B. Marshall was leasing this property from the Hayes estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £18. It adjoined a mill complex. The site is occupied by modern buildings now.
Lisnenan House Robert Ramsay junior was leasing property from Robert Ramsay senior at the time of Griffith’s Valuation in the 1850s. It is not labelled on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map. It is still extant and has been offered for sale in this decade.
Swilly View Francis Gallagher was leasing this property from the Hayes estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at almost £13. The house at this site has been named Swilly View since at least the 1s edition Ordnance Survey map of the 1830s. It is still extant.
Lurgy Upper Samuel McClintock was leasing this property from the Hayes estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £20. It adjoined a mill complex. Farm buildings occupy the site now.
Castle Grove (Kilmacrenan) Castlegrove House, parish of Aghanunshin, barony of Kilmacrenan, was held in fee by James Grove Wood in the 1850s. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was built c.1750 but modified in the nineteenth century. By 1906 it was owned by John W.C. Grove and valued at £40. It is now a luxury country house hotel. Photo of Castle Grove (Kilmacrenan)
Crislaghmore The buildings at Crislaghmore were leased from the Donegall estate by Samuel and Joseph Cochrane at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s when the valuations were £19 and £13 respectively.
Castruse House William Cochrane was leasing this property from Robert Bateson at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1860s when it was valued at £12. It is labelled Castruse Huose on the 25-inch map of the early 20th century. In the 1870s John Motherwell's address is given as Castruse. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was built in the last years of the 18th century on the site of an earlier house. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Castruse House
Gortinlieve James Fulton was leasing this property from Robert Bateson at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1860s when it was valued at £14. An adjacent building is labelled Bogay Works on the 25-inch and later Ordnance Survey maps. It was apparently a site for the manufacture of agricultural implements. Farm buildings appear to occupy the site now.
Bogay House (Raphoe North) Reverend Edward Bowen held this property in freehold at the time of Griffith's Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £35. Local sources suggest it was a hunting lodge built by the Abercorn estate. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Bogay House (Raphoe North)
Colehill Reverend Hugh Norman was leasing this property from the Earl of Wicklow's estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £12. It is labelled Colehill on the 1st edition map of the 1830s but as Allsaints Rectory on subsequent Ordnance Survey maps. It is still extant.
Crossroads (Raphoe North) William Lockhart was leasing this property from the Earl of Wicklow's estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £10. It has the label Crossroads on the 25-inch and later 6-inch edition Ordnance Survey maps. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests the house at the site was built later in the 19th century but it appears likely that an earlier house existed there. Photo of Crossroads (Raphoe North)
Castleforward John Ferguson was leasing this property from the Earl of Wicklow's estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £35. In 1837, Lewis had referred to it as the property of the Earl of Wicklow, then occupied by W. Marshall. Though it survived well into the 20th century, Castleforward is now a ruin.
Ballyhasky House Reverend William Scott was leasing this property from the Earl of Wicklow's estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £15. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Ballyhasky House
Ballyhasky Middle Patrick Glacken was leasing this property from the Earl of Wicklow's estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £10. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Ballyhasky Middle
Monglass Caldwell Motherwell was leasing this property from the Earl of Wicklow's estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £13. The house at the site now is of late 19th century construction.
Drumbarnet Samuel Chambers was leasing this property from the Earl of Wicklow's estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at £18. In 1906 it had the same valuation and was owned by William Glenn. It is still extant. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritages suggests that it was extensively altered around 1911 with an extension added to the front at that time. Photo of Drumbarnet
Moyle Moss Henry Thompson was leasing this property from John S. Law at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £11. Labelled Moyle Moss on all editions of Ordnance Survey. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests the house at the site now is not the original but outbuildings date from the mid 19th century. Photo of Moyle Moss
Heath Hill (Raphoe) Francis Long was leasing this property from John S. Law at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £16. A house labelled Heath Hill is visible at this site on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the early 20th century. Buildings are still extant at the site.
Castle (Newtowncunningham) Henry McCoy was leasing this property from John S. Law at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £17 10s. The lease also included two flaxmills. This property is labelled Castle on all editions of the Ordnance Survey maps. Campbell records that in the 1790s, the Castle in Newtowncunningham was the home of Lady Hamilton, widow of Sir Henry Hamilton and that the McFarland family were the last occupants.
Mason Lodge (Raphoe) William McCormack was leasing this property from John S. Law at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £10. McCormack was one of the investors associated with the Lough Swilly land reclamation works in the mid 1840s. This property is now the centre of a large farm.
Sallybrook James Marshall was leasing this property from the Earl of Wicklow's estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s. It was then valued at £15. In 1906 it was the property of Samuel Marshall and valued at £12. The site appears to be occupied by farm buildings now.
Shellfield (Kilmacrenan) Nathaniel Stewart was leasing this property from the estate of Eliza Young and Thomas Lecky at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £12. In 1837 Lewis referred to it as the seat of N. Stewart. It is labelled Shellfield on all editions of the Ordnance Survey maps. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was built in the middle of the eighteenth century. It is still extant and well maintained. Photo of Shellfield (Kilmacrenan)
Carrownamaddy (Burt) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, Joseph Dysart was leasing this property from Lord Templemore (Chichester) estate, when it was valued at £15. A house and substantial farm remain at the site.