Custume Barracks
Barracks in Westmeath, Ireland, dating from 1690–1700
Attached two-storey former riding school, built c.1695. Steeply pitched (graduated) natural slate roof with projecting eaves and rendered chimneystacks. Roughcast rendered finish over rubble limestone masonry. Square-headed window openings with handmade red brick dressings, cut stone sills and variety of timber sliding sash windows, some of early-eighteenth century date and containing early glass. Square-headed doorcase with timber sheeted door with mouth organ overlight above. Interior divided into two large rooms. Located to south side of Custume Barracks close to pump square.
- Type:
- Barracks
- Period:
- 1690–1700
- Where:
- Westmeath, Ireland
- Coordinates:
- 53.42°N, 7.95°W
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