Wexford: Wilton Castle & Castleboro House
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I recently visted these two historic buildings which are in my opinion two of the most picturistic ruins in Ireland.
Both of these are located close to Enniscorthy but are very difficult to locate.
Wilton is a very impressive ruin, that has a modern bungalow located close to it. There appeared to be major conservation works underway there. Does anyone know what the plans for this building are and who owns it.
Castleboro must have been one of the most significant architectural buildings of its day in Ireland. The entrance triangle and classical gatehouse are very impressive. I read somewhere that some of the stones and features were moved to another house when Castelboro was burnt.
Again does anyone know who owns this property.
I am assuming that both of these buildings are listed?
A student in UCD Dept of the History of Art did a dissertation on Daniel Robertson and Castleboro in 1998 or so- that might be a good place to start. The bibliography would probably include a book, the title of which escapes me, on the great houses of Co. Wexford. Wexford libraries would probably have this book too.
Contact the Dept., who may be able to help you.Maurice Craig has called it something like “…the greatest ruin in Ireland”, which is saying something.
To check their ‘listing’, the Record of Protected Structures in the local development plan would be the best place to start. But presume nothing in the world of Irish heritage…
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