Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940

Selected: CO. LAOIS, GRACEFIELD LODGE

Name: NASH, JOHN
Building: CO. LAOIS, GRACEFIELD LODGE
Date: 1817
Nature: For Mrs Kavanagh. Executed by William Robertson of Kilkenny.
Refs: Howard Colvin, A Biographical dictionary of British architects 1600-1840 (4th edn., 2008), 736, citing J.N. Brewer, The Beauties of Ireland II (1826), 105; J.P. Neale, Views if Seats (1822), V, No. 72; S. Grace, Memoirs of the Family of Grace (1825), 52-3; Michael Mansbridge, John Nash (1991), 210-211(illus.)

Name: ROBERTSON, WILLIAM
Building: CO. LAOIS, GRACEFIELD LODGE
Date: 1817
Nature: Cottage ornée, for Mrs Kavanagh, erected in modified and reduced form by WR after designs by Nash.
Refs: Howard Colvin, A Biographical dictionary of British architects 1600-1840 (3rd edn., 1995), 694, citing J.N. Brewer, The Beauties of Ireland II (1826), 105; J.P. Neale, Views if Seats (1822), V, No. 72; Sheffield Grace, Memoirs of the Family of Grace (London, 1823), 52-3; APSD VI, R, 52; Mark Bence-Jones, Burke’s Guide to Country Houses. Volume I, Ireland. (London, 1978), 145(illus.)

Name: SUTHERLAND, JOHN
Building: CO. LAOIS, GRACEFIELD LODGE
Date: 1817p
Nature: Grounds laid out by JS for Mrs Kavanagh.
Refs: J.P. Neale, Views if Seats (1822), V, No. 72