Barlow House

House in Louth, Ireland, dating from 1730–1735

Detached five-bay three-storey double-pile over basement townhouse, built 1734, on a rectangular plan; five-bay three-storey rear (north) elevation. Adapted to alternative use, 1861. Occupied, 1901; 1911. In alternative use, 1922-97. Sold, 1998. Restored, 2000-3, to accommodate alternative use. Replacement flat roof behind parapet with rendered chimney stacks having concrete capping supporting terracotta pots. Repointed red brick Flemish bond wall to front (south) elevation on dragged cut-limestone chamfered cushion course on rendered base with rusticated cut-limestone quoins to corners supporting ogee-detailed cornice below pilastered parapet having concrete coping; replacement rendered surface finish (remainder). Square-headed central door opening approached by three dragged cut-limestone steps between wrought iron railings, dragged cut-limestone Gibbsian surround centred on double keystone with ogee-detailed pediment on pulvinated frieze framing timber panelled door having overlight. Square-headed central window opening (first floor) with cut-limestone sill on ogee consoles, and cut-limestone lugged surround with ogee-detailed segmental pediment on pulvinated frieze framing replacement nine-over-nine timber sash window without horns. Square-headed window openings (ground floor) with cut-limestone sills, and red brick voussoirs framing replacement nine-over-nine timber sash w

Type:
House

Period:
1730–1735

Where:
Louth, Ireland

Coordinates:
53.72°N, 6.36°W

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