Monacnapa in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
The Court
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. The Court Marker
Against the east wall of the Castle, you can see the ruins of a late eighteenth century Gothic mansion, known as the Court, and built in 1739 by the Jefferyes, who bought the Castle in 1703, but found it rather uncomfortable to live in.
It was a grand residence, four storeys high, with ranges of casement windows facing east, and was a thriving and lively country house through the latter part of the eighteenth century.
Sadly, it was destroyed by fire in 1820 and all remaining good building materials were sold off. There were rumours that this was to prevent the son from inheriting it.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 51° 55.743′ N, 8° 34.24′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Monacnapa. It can be reached from Blarney Castle Estate. The marker is located on the grounds of Blarney Castle & Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Blarney Castle Estate, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jefferyes & Colthurst Family History (here, next to this marker); Oubliette (here, next to this marker); MacCarthy Family History (here, next to this marker); Murder Hole (here, next to this marker); Blarney Railway (here, next to this marker); Blarney House (here, next to this marker); Blarney Village (here, next to this marker); Blarney Castle (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. The Court Marker
The marker faces the ruined mansion.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
3. The Court Marker
The marker is the central one of a set of three outside the entrance to Blarney Castle.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
