Survey Data
Reg No
22403606
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Original Use
Folly
In Use As
Folly
Date
1840 - 1880
Coordinates
220006, 166489
Date Recorded
01/07/2004
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding three-stage circular-plan castellated folly tower built c.1860, with wall to face terminated by round turret. Roughly-dressed rubble limestone walls with dressed limestone coping to crenellations and base to parapet. Round-headed openings with dressed limestone block-and-start surrounds.
Appraisal
Killoran tower is a fine example of folly structures built in Ireland. It forms a striking silhouette in the surrounding landscape. The tower forms part of an interesting group with Killoran House and outbuildings.