The northwest turret of this historic structure showcases the ingenuity of its builders, who constructed it partially atop the western wall of an earlier bawn; a defensive courtyard wall that once extended north and east from the original house. The strategic placement of gun loops within this turret allowed defenders to cover both the western walls of the main house and the bawn itself, creating overlapping fields of fire that would have deterred potential attackers.

Today, only fragments of this defensive system remain visible. The western wall of the original bawn has been partially preserved within a later northern wing that was added to the house, where a single window at ground floor level marks its incorporation into the newer structure. This architectural layering tells the story of how the building evolved over centuries, transitioning from a purely defensive fortification to a more domestic dwelling whilst retaining elements of its martial past.

As monument number 256 in state ownership, this site represents an important piece of Ireland’s architectural heritage. The careful documentation of features like the gun loops and bawn walls helps us understand how families of means protected themselves during periods of unrest, whilst the later modifications show how these buildings adapted to more peaceful times when comfort could take precedence over security.