Knocklofty House
| Knocklofty House | |
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Front façade 2011 | |
| Location | Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland. |
| Coordinates | 52°20′40″N 07°47′26″W / 52.34444°N 7.79056°WCoordinates: 52°20′40″N 07°47′26″W / 52.34444°N 7.79056°W |
| Built | c.1790 |
| Built for | Earl of Donoughmore |
| Architect | Unknown |
  Location of Knocklofty House in Ireland | |
Knocklofty House is a sprawling county mansion that is situated near Clonmel in County Tipperary, Ireland. It currently operates as a hotel.
Location
It is situated on the northern bank of the River Suir approximately 6.5 kilometers from the town of Clonmel via the R665 regional road.
History
The main block was built for the 1st Earl of Donoughmore c.1790, it received alterations and additions in the 19th and 20th centuries which retain the Georgian style. The house remained in the family's ownership until the 1980s.[1]
See also
- Marlfield House, situated approximately 4 km. away (the houses are sometimes confused due to their geographic proximity).
References
- ↑ "Buildings of Ireland Survey". Retrieved 13 June 2011.
External links
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