Aghinagh House is a building in Caum Townland, County Cork, Ireland which was probably constructed sometime between 1799 and 1815. The building is an example of Irish Georgian architecture. Historical maps label the house as Ashton and Rectory.[1]
| Aghinagh House | |
|---|---|
  Location in Ireland | |
| Former names | Ashton House, Rectory |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Location | County Cork |
| Country | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 51°53′35″N 8°53′33″W / 51.892954°N 8.892510°W |
| Completed | 1815 |
Notable owners
editThe most notable owner of Aghinagh House was Lieutenant-General Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart, VC (May 1880 through June 1963), a renowned figure in British military history.[2] Sir Adrian is buried in the grounds of the church adjacent to Aghinagh House.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Archaeological Survey Database". National Monuments Service. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ Herlihy, Jim. "What Did Your Father do in the War?" (PDF). Ireland’s Genealogical Gazette. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
- ^ "Archaeological Survey Database: Graveyard SMR CO071-102001". National Monuments Service. Retrieved 6 January 2015.