Lough Key Arch, Boyle Rockingham DemesneBoyleCo Roscommon Details NIAH Ref: 31906016 Date: 1800 - 1820 Rating: Regional Orig. Use: Gate Lodge Townland: Rockingham Demesne County: Roscommon More Info: Click Here Last Reviewed: August 2019 Criteria for Risk Vacant with no identified new use Suffering from neglect and/or poor maintenance Assessment Condition of Structure: Fair Level of Risk: High AppraisalThe structure does not appear to be maintained. Most of the external fabric remains, but there are obvious signs of deterioration such as slipped slates, vegetation growth, broken windows, vandalism, and blocked rainwater ducts. There are concerns that the building could suffer further decay leading to more serious problems. The main entrance to the Lough Key Demesne which contained one of Ireland's finest houses designed by John Nash and gutted by a fire in 1950. One of the most impressive of Irish gateways in the form of two storey gothic structure with entrance arch and flanking single storey wings. The arch is in Coillte ownership as part of the Forest Park. It has been poorly maintained in recent years. The structures are of significant historic importance and require conservation works to prevent further deterioration. Recommended Use Commercial Community Educational Conservation Photo Credit: NIAH Manage Cookie Preferences