Markree Castle
Gate lodge in Sligo, Ireland, dating from 1830–1835
Detached multi-bay single-storey stone gate lodge, built 1832. South-facing main carriage arch with two-stage hexagonal castellated tower to west and lower secondary entrance further to west all interconnected by castellated wall. Squared and coursed ashlar limestone walling, splayed ashlar copings to crenellations, stepped parapet carried on stone corbels over entrance arch, armorial plaque inscribed 'Vincit Amort and Patriae'. Slit windows, ashlar limestone dressings, square-headed openings to gate lodge, painted timber sash windows. Pointed-arch carriage opening, moulded reveals, hood mould, scrolled label-stops, gates missing. Surrounded by fields and farmland, overgrown driveway.
- Type:
- Gate lodge
- Period:
- 1830–1835
- Where:
- Sligo, Ireland
- Coordinates:
- 54.16°N, 8.48°W
More places nearby
- Markree Castle (1.7 km)
- Temple House (8.9 km)
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