Castellated Gate Lodge

Ireland / Offaly / Tullamore / N52
 ruins, gatehouse, listed building / architectural heritage, 1840s construction
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Ruined L-plan gate lodge, built c.1840. Set inside entrance to Charleville Castle demesne. Comprising central four-centre arch set to castellated random coursed limestone wall flanked by castellated rounded towers with random coursed wall running to north. Chamfered cut stone surround to arch. Castellated wall to edge of river in front of lodge.
Though in a sadly dilapidated condition, this entrance complex evoke the glory of Charleville Forest demesne at its height. The execution of the stonework attests to work of skilled craftsmanship.
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Coordinates:   53°15'19"N   7°32'8"W
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