Landed Estates
University of Galway

Ardvarnock Lower

Houses within 10km of this house

Displaying 26 houses.

Houses within 10km of Ardvarnock Lower

Displaying 26 houses.

House name Description
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.
Greenhills (Raphoe) William Fenwick held this property in fee at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £55. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests that it dates from the later eighteenth century though altered in the 1870s. It was originally associated with the Nesbit family into which William Fenwick married. In 1906 it was owned by Philip and Charles Fenwick and valued at £27. The house is still extant though not in good repair. Photo of Greenhills (Raphoe)
Castlefin House At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, Nicholas Simms was leasing this property from Margaret E. Rogan when it was valued at £32. It is labelled Castlefin House on all editions of the Ordnance Survey maps. The site is now occupied by the modern RC church.
Demesne (Raphoe South) William Baird was leasing this property from the representatives of Connelly M.L. Leckey at the time of Griffith's Valuation in the 1860s, when it was valued at £10. The original building is not extant.
Mullanboy William Baird was leasing this property from the representatives of Connelly M.L. Leckey at the time of Griffith's Valuation in the 1860s, when it was valued at £30 with a substantial mill complex adjoining. Elements of the mill complex are still extant.
Guystown (Raphoe) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, Benjamin Humfrey was leasing this property from the Erne estate, when it was valued at £7. It was subsequently enlarged and is labelled Guystown on all editions of the Ordnance Survey map. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was originally built c.1720. It is still extant and occupied.
Dromore (Raphoe North) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, Jane Stephenson was leasing this property from the Earl of Erne's estate when it was valued at £10.
Toberoneill At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, Joseph Henderson was leasing this property from the Earl of Erne's estate when it was valued at £12. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests the large scale outbuildings date from c.1860. There is an altered house at the site. Photo of Toberoneill
Shannon Middle James Henderson was leasing this property from the Earl of Erne's estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £11. It is labelled Shannon Middle on all editions of the Ordnance Survey maps. Substantial farm buildings exist at the site now.
Shannon (Raphoe North) Samuel Gourley was leasing this property from the Erne estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £10. It is labelled Shannon on all editions of the Ordnance Survey maps. A farm is extant at the site.
Cavanacor This property was held in fee by Benjamin [Humfrey] at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £33. Wilson referred to it as the seat of "Mrs Kays" in 1786. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was built about 177-, possibly incorporating part of a seventeenth century house. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Cavanacor
Broomfield (Raphoe North) John Humphreys was leasing this property from Robert Keys at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £20. It is labelled Broomfield on all editions of the Ordnance Survey maps. A house is still extant at this site. A second house, labelled Cumberland Lodge [C310024], is shown in this townland on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the early 20th century. A house is still extant at this site.
Murlough (Raphoe North) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, James Houston was leasing this property from the Earl of Erne's estate when it was valued at £10. On the 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey map the house on the site is labelled Manse. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was enlarged in the later nineteenth century, possibly when it came into use as the manse. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Murlough (Raphoe North)
Beltany David Wilson was leasing this property from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £17. It is now a ruin.
Finn Lodge Sir Frederick Heygate's estate held this property in fee at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £11. Farm buildings occupy the site now.
Horse Hill House/Knockagarran House (Raphoe South) The Hone estate was leasing this property to the representatives of John Spear at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £15. It is labelled Knockagarran on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but as Horse Hill House on the 25-inch edition of the early twentieth century. It is still extant.
Kilcaddan House William Walker was leasing this property from the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £16. An adjacent mill complex was valued at £18. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests the current house was built in the 1860s, possibly on the site of an earlier house. Photo of Kilcaddan House
Killygordon A At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, Alex Humphrey was leasing this property from the Mansfield estate when it was valued at almost £15.
Cavan (Raphoe) The representatives of John Wilson were leasing this property from Alexander Stewart's estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at almost £13. A house and substantial farm are still extant at the site.
Tyrcallan/The Nursery (Raphoe) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, Reverend William Stewart was leasing this property from the Conyngham estate when it was valued at £18. It is labelled as The Nursery on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but as Tyrcallan on the later 25-inch edition. In 1837 Lewis referred to it as Tyrcallan, the seat of H. Steevens and as having an observatory on the grounds. In 1906 it was recorded as part of the estate of the Marquis of Conyngham with a valuation of over £10. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was originally built as a hunting lodge. It is now derelict. Photo of Tyrcallan/The Nursery (Raphoe)
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.
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.
Convoy House [Greenfield] Robert Montgomery held this property in fee at the time of Griffiths Valuation when it was valued at £35. In 1837 Lewis had also referred to it as the seat of R. Montgomery. In 1896 it was owned Canon Boyton and valued at £33. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage suggests it was built in the early years of the 19th century and provides a detailed description of its occupancy. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Convoy House [Greenfield]
Corcam Henry Stewart held this property in fee at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £22. It is labelled Corcam on both the 25-inch and last edition 6-inch Ordnance Survey maps but is not extant now.
Laurel Bank/Holly Bank This house, originally known as Laurel Bank, is named on the first edition six inch Ordnance Survey map (publ. 1837). It is shown in a demesne which included an old bleach mill and a corn mill and kiln. It is believed to have been built by a mill owner in the 18th century. Griffith’s Valuation records William Norton as the occupant holding the property valued at £8.10.0. from the Earl of Gosford. The house is called Holly Bank on the 25 inch map. Altered and added to in the 20th century it continues to be a residence.