Survey Data
Reg No
15310118
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Archaeological, Architectural, Artistic
Previous Name
Annsbrook originally Annbrook
Original Use
House
In Use As
House
Date
1800 - 1820
Coordinates
243915, 252967
Date Recorded
07/07/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Detached three-bay two-storey over basement house, built c.1810. Under renovation late 2004. Hipped natural slate roof with a central pair of rendered chimneystacks having moulded decoration and terracotta pots over. Built of coursed rubble limestone, originally rendered. Square-headed window openings with dressed limestone surrounds, stone sills and timber sash windows. Iron security bars to the basement openings. Central round-headed doorcase to the east elevation having cut stone blocked architraved surround with ribbed detail and having a keystone over. Doorcase flanked to either side by square-headed overlights and reached by a flight of stone steps flanked to either side by wrought-iron railings. Complex of single and two-storey outbuildings arranged around a courtyard to the north. Main entrance gates to the north (15310119). Set well back from road in extensive mature grounds to the south side of Pearse Street.
Appraisal
A good quality middle-sized house of early nineteenth-century appearance, which retains its early proportions and character. The interesting doorcase is a particularly noteworthy feature of artistic merit. This blocked architraved doorcase is treated in a manner that can be seen in a number of the better early nineteenth-century buildings in the centre of Mullingar. However, the wide ribbed bands to the exterior of the doorcase is an unusual feature that lends it a considerable presence. This building was the home of a Dr Barlow in 1810. It originally had substantial grounds to the east, now forming part of a public park. The complex of outbuildings and the entrance gates (15310119) to the north complete the setting. Undergoing ‘restoration’ in 2004. A number of medieval artefacts, including pottery and the remains of a leather shoe, were uncovered under the courtyard to the north in advance of building work.