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Lisbrack House [Bishop's House]

Houses within 10km of this house

Displaying 35 houses.

Houses within 10km of Lisbrack House [Bishop's House]

Displaying 35 houses.

House name Description
Aghamore House Russell B. Cameron was leasing this property from the Crofton estate at the time of Griffith's Valuation when it was valued at £12. A house is still extant though not on the original site.
Georgia At the time of Griffith's Valuation, the Forbes estate was leasing a house valued at £6 to Andrew McCloughesy at Georgia or Gorteenoran. The premises is visible on the early 20th century maps but the site is now occupied by a hotel complex.
Rockspring In 1837 Lewis referred to Rockspring House as the seat of W. Coates. He was still the occupier recorded in the Valuation Office books in 1840, when the house was valued at almost £9. By the time of Griffith Valuation in the early 1850s the property was being leased by James O’Keeffe from John Cooke. A house is still extant at the site.
Castleforbes The National Built Heritage Service suggests the current Castleforbes House dates from the middle third of the 19th century but incorporating the fabric of its 17th and 18th century predecessors. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, it was valued at £80. It was occupied by Lady Forbes at that time. It served as the main seat of the Forbes family, Earls of Granard, since the 17th century. In 1906 it was valued at £110. It is still extant. Photo of Castleforbes
Rose Cottage (Clongesh) John V. Crawford was leasing this property from the Earl of Granard’s estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s when it was valued at £15. It is labelled as Rose Cottage on all editions of the Ordnance Survey maps. A later house exists at the site.
Moneylagan Cottage In 1837 Lewis referred to Moneylagan as the seat of Dr. Forbes Crawford. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s it was leased by General James Hey from John Crawford when it was valued at almost £14. The 1840 Valuation Office books show a £15 valuation. An altered house is extant at the site now.
Williamstown House (Longford) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, Williamstown House was leased by William Allen from the Edgeworth estate, when it was valued at £10. A much smaller building appears at the site on the 1st edition Ordnance survey map. The National Built Heritage Service suggests the existing Williamstown was built c.1847. It is still in use. In the 1870s William Allen was recorded as the owner of almost 200 acres in County Longford. Photo of Williamstown House (Longford)
Cloonbalt Hugh Peatton was leasing this property from Reverend Gray Porter at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1860s, when it was valued at £23. In the 1830s the Ordnance Survey Name Books noted it as the seat of Richard Armstrong. In 1837 Lewis referred to “Clonbalt” as te property of the Earl of Belmore. A house is still extant at the site.
Viewmount House (Longford) Edward C. Hill was leasing this property from Francis Hughes at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, when it was valued at £17. It is visible but not labelled on the 1st edition OS map but is shown as Viewmount House on the later 25-inch edition. The Ordnance Survey Name Books described it as 'a good dwelling house with a good kitchen garden' in the mid-1830s. The National Built Heritage Service associates the property with the Cuffe and Pakenham families and dates the original house to the mid-18th century. It has, in the past, been operated as a luxury guesthouse Photo of Viewmount House (Longford)
Cloonturk At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, James Shaw was leasing this property for Richard Greville’s estate, when it was valued at £13 and included a mill. It is no longer extant
Mullagh House (Longford) The 1906 Untenanted Demesnes survey shows a valuation of almost £13 for buildings in the townland of Mullagh, owned by Miss K.S. frances Cordner. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s this was held in fee by Reverend John Cordner and had a valuation of almost £4. He also held most of remainder of the townland. The Greville estate was the lessor for the remainder. The National Built Heritage Service suggests that Mullagh House, which is now derelict, was built c.1880.
Ballygarve At the time of Griffiths Valuation, in the early 1850s, Christopher Reynolds was leasing this property from Robert Wybrants. The Ordnance Survey Name Books mention a ‘’good farmhouse’’ in the townland of Ballygarve in the 1830s. This property is now derelict.
Danesfort (Moydow) Reverend Francis Gregg was leasing this property from the Cooke estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation when it was valued at almost £21. In 1777 Taylor and Skinner had recorded the house at "Cranny" as the property of the West family. The house is labelled Danesfort on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the early 20th century. It is still extant but derelict. Photo of Danesfort (Moydow)
Gorteenboy James Egan was leasing this property, which included a mill, from William Wilson’s estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s, when it was valued at £20. It is not shown on subsequent Ordnance Survey maps.
Bungeggan The 1906 Untenanted Demesnes survey records a valuation of £12 for this property then in the ownership of Joseph Dooner. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s this was a herd’s house, leased from William Wilson’s estate by Joseph Slevin and valued at almost £3. A stud farm occupies the site now.
Brianstown House In 1837 Lewis refers to Brianstown as the seat of Thomas G. Auchmuty. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, it was held in fee by Henry Musters when it was valued at £22. The earlier Valuation Office books from 1840 note Auchmuty as the owner and the Valuation as £24. In 1814 Leet referred to it as the residence of Samuel Auhmuty. Brianstown is still extant and occupied. Photo of Brianstown House
Middleton House Michael Quinn held Middlton in fee at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, when it was valued at almost £13. In 1837 Lewis referred to Middleton as the seat of H. Montfort while in 1814 Leet notes it as the residence of W.B. Montfort. It is still extant. Photo of Middleton House
Templemichael Rectory At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, Reverend John le Poer Trench was leasing this property from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, when it was valued at £32. The National Built Heritage Service suggests it was built c.1840 on the site of an earlier house. In 1777 Taylor and Skinner indicated that the house at Templemichael was occupied by Dean Ryder. The later house is still extant and in use as a house.
Greenfield House At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the mid-1850s, this house was vacant though John Lynch was described as the immediate lessor. The house was valued at £12 at the time. The valuers' records from 1840 indicate that it was then occupied by William Biggers and valued at £13. The house is still extant.
Carrigglas Manor (Carrickglass) The National Built Heritage Service notes that the current Carrigglas Manor was built in the mid-19th century close to the site of an earlier Carrickglass House. Leet referred to this earlier house as the seat of Sir T. Newcomen in 1814. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s it was leased from the Provost and fellows of TCD by Thomas Lefroy and valued at £90. The demesne remained in the Lefroy family until c.2005. The house is not currently in use. Photo of Carrigglas Manor (Carrickglass)
Lismoy Upper Mrs. Fitzgerald was leasing this property from the Governors of Mercer’s Hospital at the time of Griffith’s Valuation, in the early 1850s, when it was valued at £18. The National Built Heritage Service suggests that the original house was built in the late 18th century but underwent several modifications in the 19th century. In 1837 Lewis recorded it as the seat of a Reverend J. Mitchell. Leet referred to it as the residence of Reverend Kilner Davidson in 1814. In the 1870s it was noted as an address for “H. Dundas”. It is still extant and occupied. Photo of Lismoy Upper
Corry House The 1906 record of Untenanted Demesnes records buildings valued at £18 at Corry, parish of Clongesh and barony of Longford. The owner was Colonel H.M.S. Douglas. This property was also part of the Douglas estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s when it was valued at over £3 and occupied by James Berry. The National Built Heritage Service suggests Corry House was originally built in 1845 but significantly altered in the 1880s. It is still extant. Photo of Corry House
Minard House At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s the house at Minard was occupied by George Evers, leasing from the Douglas estate and valued at almost £9. The 1906 Untenanted Demesnes survey records a valuation of £13 for this property when it was still in the possession of the Douglas estate. The Longford Leader reported extensive damage by fire to the house in 2019.
Lismore (Longford) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, Thomas Gill appears to have been leasing this property from the Douglas estate when it was valued at £8. In 1906 the buildings were valued almost £17 and it was still held by the Douglas estate. It is still extant.
Richmond Mill At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, William Fleming was leasing this substantial site from the Gunning estate when the buildings were valued at £95. The Valuation Office Books note a valuation of £72 in 1840. The property is labelled as a distillery on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but as corn mill on the 25-inch map. The ruins of the miller’s house and mill buildings are still visible at the site. Photo of Richmond Mill
Fair View (Longford) Jeremiah Gibson was leasing this property from the Gunning estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the mid-1850s, when it was valued at over £18. A later house possibly exists at the site now.
Rhynmount (Rinnmount) Reverend G. Moore was leasing this property from George J. Mitchell at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £10. It is labelled Rinn Mount on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map but as Rhynmount on the later 25-inch edition. A modern house exists at this site now.
Springfield (Clogher) At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s, Valentine S. Ripton was leasing this property from Reverend George Moore when it was valued at £10. The Valuation Office Books of 1840 also record him as the occupant. The house is labelled Clogher on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1838 but as Springfield on the 25-inch edition of the early 20th century. A house is still extant at the site. Photo of Springfield (Clogher)
Aghareagh House At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s John O’Beirne held this property in fee when it was valued at £20. The Valuation Office books compiled in 1840 referred to Henry Mulaniff as the occupier at that time. He is also recorded as a landholder in the townland in the Tithe Applotment records of 1831. Aghareagh is still extant and occupied. Photo of Aghareagh House
Mullalagher This property was held in fee by Charles Levinge at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at over £17. In 1906 it was part of the estate of R.W.C. Levinge and valued at £13. This house is no longer extant.
Carrickmoyragh House Thomas Gregory was leasing this property from John Jessop’s estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the 1850s when it was valued at over £6. The National Built Heritage Service suggests that the current house was built sometime in the mid-19th century. A smaller house is shown at the site on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map of 1838. A larger property is labelled Carrickmoyragh House on the 25-inch edition of the early 20th century. It is still extant though not in use. Photo of Carrickmoyragh House
The Hermitage (Clongesh) In 1906 Tobias Peyton owned a property at Breanrisk valued at almost £15. This had been the family home of his mother, Frances Ellis. At the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s it was occupied by Thomas H. Ellis and valued at £8. The National Built Heritage Service suggests the original house dates from c.1780. It is labelled The Hermitage on the 25-inch Ordnance Survey map of the early 20th century, the name by which it is still known. Photo of The Hermitage (Clongesh)
Corry House (Ballymahon) Joseph Allen was leasing this property from the White estate at the time of Griffiths Valuation, when it was valued at £10. The earlier Valuation Office records indicate it was occupied by John Murphy in 1840, with a valuation of £14. The National Built Heritage Service suggests the original house was built c.1845 and modified c.1880. The house is labelled Corry House on the 25-inch edition Ordnance Survey map of the early twentieth century. It is still extant
Farraghroe House Willoughby Bond held this property in fee at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s when it was valued at £55. Lewis had also referred to ‘’Farra’’ as his seat in 1837. In 1905 it was owned by James W. Bond and valued at £67. The house was demolished in the 20th century but much estate architecture, including the Steward’s House, remains. Photo of Farraghroe House
Mullolagher This property was held in fee by Charles Levinge at the time of Griffiths Valuation in the early 1850s when it was valued at over £17. Henry Levinge was a property owner in the townland in the Tithe Applotment records in the 1830s. A house is still extant at the site.