Kill Abbey House,Kill of the Grange
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| Summary: | Kill Abbey is the oldest house in South County Dublin.It was erected in 1595 by George Ussher, a Dublin Merchant, to whom was leased the farm of Clonkeen (Kill) by the chapter of Christ Church Cathedral.The Espinasse family lived in Kill Abbey during the 19th. Century.The well- known restauranteur, Louis Jammet, bought the land in 1947.In 1967 McInerney Builders purhased the house and land.The house now,under different owenership is set into 4 apartments.The heavy stacked chimneys are stll a feature of the outside of the house.Inside, the Queen Anne staircase is in good order. |
| In collection: | Our Own Place Photographic Project |
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| Language: | English |
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06 August 1993
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| Notes: | Project sponsored by RTÉ and Fuji Photo Film (Ireland) Ltd. Film number: 14 ; frame number: 1 Foxrock Local History Club Photograph taken at 11.00 6th. August 1993 Physical description: 1 photograph ; 15 x 10cm. Geographic Coverage: Co.Dublin , Province of Leinster , Ireland. more |
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OOP_14A/1 |
NPA Reading Room - Appt. only |
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