A circa 1886 chair designed for the Dromore Castle library by Edward William Godwin. Today in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Built / Designed For: 3rd Earl of Limerick
House & Family History: The Gothic revival Dromore Castle was abandoned by the Pery family during World War I and sold in 1939. In 1954 the roof was removed to avoid paying taxes, which resulted in decay and ruination.
Architect: Edward William Godwin
Date: 1868-74
Title: Victorian Country House, The
Author: Girouard, Mark
Year Published: 1990
Reference: pgs. 427-428
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300034725
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Unknown
Park Listed: Unknown
Past Seat / Home of: William Hale John Charles Pery, 3rd Earl of Limerick, 19th century; Pery family here until 1939.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Ruinous
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No