We made it to the middle of the week! In celebration, I thought it would be nice to have something wonderful to share…
This corkscrew-shaped building is commonly referred to as The Wonderful Barn and sits on the edge of the Castletown House Estate; the barn is in the town of Leixlip. The barn was built in 1743 and has a bit of mystery associated with it, as its purpose is in debate.
- One theory is that it was used as a dovecote where doves were kept, which were considered a delicacy during Georgian times.
- Another hints that the structure was used for sport shooting or as a gamekeepers tower
- A third theory states that this barn was used as a granary, which is supported by the fact that there is a hole in the center of each floor.
Of course, it could simply have been built as a folly, which was not unusual during those times.
What theory do you have for this interesting building?
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