5th Class History Project 2005
Ardronan
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THE HISTORY OF ARDRONAN
In 1692 the Glebe House and
enclosed garden was built in an area called Laragh Kill
at a cost of £281-10-9, but was
later renamed Ardronan.
It was built as a rectory for the Rector of the Church of Ireland in
Dromiskin.
An account in 1703 states: “The house the minister lives
in is near to the Church; a pretty little box of a house with a garden, stable
and other convenient outhouses belonging to it.”
Dr. Flanagan lives in Ardronan now, and we interviewed her
about her home.
An Interview with Dr.
Flanagan
1.
In what
year was Ardronan built?
Ardronan
was built in 1766 and there was an older rectory
built in 1689; it cost £281.
2.
Who built
Ardronan?
Rev. William Pyne built Ardronan.
3.
How long
have you been living here?
I have been here since 1963.
4.
What was Ardronan’s previous name?
Laragh
Kill and then Ardronan.
5.
Who was
Ardronan named after?
It was named after St. Ronan.
6.
How many
years old is Ardronan?
Ardronan is 239 years
old.
7.
Have you
any interesting information on Ardronan?
Cromwell’s
soldiers hung people on a hill beside Ardronan called Hangman’s Hill.
8.
What style
of building is Ardronan?
It is a Georgian 3 storey house
with red bricks and granite.
Other Interesting Information
·
The key
was 6 inches long!
·
The keyhole
was made of brass.
·
The doors
are called Lug doors.
·
There used
to be an orchard there.
·
There’s a
hanging ash tree in the grounds.