The Wonderful Barn is a corkscrew-shaped building on the edge of Castletown House Estate, formerly of the Conolly family, in Celbridge, County Kildare, ...
The Wonderful Barn
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Building in the Republic of Ireland
The Wonderful Barn is a corkscrew-shaped building on the edge of Castletown House Estate, formerly of the Conolly family, in Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. The barn itself is formally in neighbouring Leixlip.
Address: Celbridge Rd, Barnhall, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Can you go into the Wonderful Barn?
The site provides a nice area to wander around although with some much needed investment the potential for a wonderful local amenity is definitely there. While in their current neglected state the buildings can not be accessed however even in disrepair they convey a quiet charm and are worth a visit.
What was the Wonderful Barn used for?
Described as 'arguably one of the finest follies to be found in Ireland', it was conceived not only as a functional grain store but as an architectural eye-catcher which would provide an eastern terminating vista from the grounds of Castletown.
What are the plans for the wonderful barn?
Proposed works will comprise of the following: Repair, restoration and minor interventions within and to the Wonderful Barn, Barnhall House, two dovecotes, a walled garden and two ranges of adjacent courtyards and former farm buildings to improve and accommodate existing tourist and community amenities and facilities.
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This whimsical creation dates to the 1740's when it was probably built as a famine relief project, similar to the nearby Conolly's Folly.
Apr 26, 2023 · Ireland's oddest building. This odd-looking structure is The Wonderful Barn. It was commissioned as a famine relief project by Katherine Conolly ...
The Wonderful Barn was built in 1743 as part of a famine-relief project, and was intended to serve as both a functioning grain barn and as an English garden- ...
The Wonderful Barn was built in 1743 as a famine relief scheme by Katherine Conolly of Castletown, widow of William 'Speaker' Conolly.
The Barn is 22.25 metres high and affords views over the surrounding countryside from the top, including nearby Castletown House.
May 29, 2024 · The Wonderful Barn is a corkscrew-shaped barn built on the edge of Castletown House Estate of the Conolly family, which borders Leixlip and ...
Jul 15, 2010 · This 18th-century fort surrounded by a moat was used to store gun powder and ammunition, and now sits in the middle of a large part in Dublin.
Jun 13, 2015 · Built on the original grounds of Castletown House, this amazing and beautifully named building really is wonderful and well worth a post all ...
Jun 11, 2017 · A corkscrew-shaped barn built was built on an estate in County Kildare near the town of Leixlip in 1743 the locals quickly called this extraordinary structure ...
