Survey Data
Reg No
30406117
Rating
Regional
Categories of Special Interest
Architectural
Previous Name
Castlegar House
Original Use
Folly
Date
1775 - 1780
Coordinates
181002, 238899
Date Recorded
28/10/2009
Date Updated
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Description
Freestanding folly tower, dated 1776, having round-plan, with rendered coursed rubble limestone walls, cut stone to eaves, and corbelled conical rubble stone roof. Set back from road on elevated site in open field.
Appraisal
Built within the grounds of Castlegar Estate, this folly can still be seen from the grounds of the main house. Designed as a picturesque decoration in the landscape, this tower has been constructed in a similar style to the medieval Irish round towers. It is part of a group of buildings associated with Castlegar Estate and is of architectural significance to the area.