Source of Salvage Sought


The decoration on a roof of a single-storey cottage close to the remains of Clongill Castle, County Meath. A pair of wonderfully carved limestone sphinxes flank what might be either an eagle or a phoenix. These figures look to have been salvaged from a grand entrance gate, but where was it, and what happened to the rest of the building? All suggestions welcome…

4 comments on “Source of Salvage Sought

  1. elmozi says:

    How extraordinary. Presume you have knocked on the door of the cottage.

  2. That is a neat touch, the light is on so you can see them at night time like you said probably came from the castle.

  3. Rob says:

    They are from nearby Arch Hall

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