Survey Data
Reg No
30402315
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Previous Name
Kylemore Farm Yard
Original Use
Farmyard complex
In Use As
Farmyard complex
Date
1850 - 1860
Coordinates
74300, 257864
Date Recorded
27/01/2010
Date Updated
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Description
Estate farmyard, built c.1855, comprising rectangular enclosure bounded by rubble stone wall, having segmental-headed archway to north side surmounted by bellcote with bell. Single-bay single-storey outbuilding outside north-east corner having lean-to corrugated-iron roof, symmetrically set single-bay two-storey outbuildings inside east wall with slated roofs, pitched to east gables end and half-hipped to inner gables, all three outbuildings having yellow brick dressings, and variety of other outbuildings to yard having pitched corrugated-iron roofs. Former steward's house to east.
Appraisal
This fine estate farmyard, associated with Kylemore Abbey, is notable for its gateway with bellcote and is enhanced by the contrast between the rubble stonework of the walls and the yellow brick dressings to the buildings. It forms a landmark on the Galway to Clifden road.