Crom Castle, Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Record Id: 997
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Brief description of site
A heavily-wooded lough shore and island demesne. The 17th-century ruinous bawn house with an adjacent pair of ancient yew trees and elements of the formal garden remain. Elsewhere landscaping by W.S. Gilpin of 1838 is associated with the contemporary house. There are many estate buildings.
Brief history of site
Bawn house 1611.. Present house 1829. Landscaping by W.S. Gilpin 1838.
Location information:
Address: Upper Lough Erne, BT92 8AP
Locality: Newtownbutler, County Fermanagh
Local Authorities:
Fermanagh
Historical County: Fermanagh
| OSNI Discoverer map sheet number: | 27 | Grid Ref: | H360245 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latitude: | 54.16828 | Longitude: | -7.449552 |
Directions:
Three miles west of Newtownbutler on a minor road.
Key information:
Form of site: landscape park
Context or principal building: house
Site first created: 1611
Main period of development: Early 19th century
Survival: Part: standing remains
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