1772
Co. Wicklow
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James Wyatt
Newtownmountkennedy
Wicklow country houses
1772 – Mount Kennedy, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow
Architect: James Wyatt
A two-storey over basement mansion, to a design originally drawn up by James Wyatt in 1772, modified by the architect and builder, Thomas Cooley, who completed the commission in 1784-85. The estate originally belonged to the Kennedys, who erected a large house here in 1670; burnt during the Williamite War. The estate was purchased in 1769 by Lieutenant-General Robert Cuninghame, later Commander-in-Chief Ireland and 1st Baron Rossmore.
Published February 5, 2024 | Last Updated April 23, 2024