Enniscorthy Castle

Castle/fortified house in Wexford, Ireland, dating from 1585–1590

Detached two-bay three-stage over basement castle, built 1588, on a rectangular plan with single-bay full-height engaged drum towers to corners on circular plans. In alternative use, 1798. In alternative use, 1863. In alternative use, 1867. Vacant, 1885. Leased, 1898. Restored, 1901-3, producing present composition. Occupied, 1911. Vacated, 1951. Sold, 1953. Adapted to alternative use, 1962. Renovated, 2006-11. Flat bitumen felt roofs not visible behind parapets with concealed rainwater goods retaining cast-iron octagonal or ogee hoppers and downpipes. Part creeper- or ivy-covered repointed rubble stone walls on battered base with battlemented parapets having lichen-spotted coping; rendered, ruled and lined surface finish (north) with rendered battlemented parapets having lichen-spotted coping. Camber-headed central door opening in square-headed recess with cut-granite step threshold, and cut- or hammered granite block-and-start surround with hood moulding framing timber panelled door. Remodelled square-headed window openings (upper stages) with rendered block-and-start surrounds framing replacement timber casement windows. Square-headed window openings (north) with rendered block-and-start surrounds framing timber casement windows behind wrought iron bars. Interior including (ground floor): hall (south) with pair of rusticated cut-limestone panels (----); room (north) retainin

Type:
Castle/fortified house

Period:
1585–1590

Where:
Wexford, Ireland

Coordinates:
52.50°N, 6.57°W

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