Castle Harrison facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Castle Harrison |
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Castle Harrison in late-19th/early-20th century
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| Former names | Castle Dodd |
| General information | |
| Status | Demolished |
| Type | Country estate house |
| Location | Ballyhea, County Cork |
| Country | Ireland |
| Coordinates | 52°19′35″N 8°39′26″W / 52.32630°N 8.65718°W |
| Demolished | 1950s |
| Owner | Harrison family |
| The building appears on Ordnance Survey 1" map series in the 1st, 2nd and revision versions, as well as the Ordnance Survey First Edition 6" Series [1836 to 1846], and on the Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 series on sheet #73, grid R, grid ref 552196 | |
Castle Harrison, once known as Castle Dodd, was a large country house in north County Cork, Ireland. It was located near the towns of Ballyhea and Charleville. For many years, it was the home of the Harrison family. Sadly, the house was taken down in the 1950s.
History of Castle Harrison
Castle Harrison has a long and interesting past. It was built on or near the site of an older building called "Castle Dodd." This earlier castle belonged to the Fitzgerald family and was shown on maps as early as 1736.
By 1837, a man named Standish Harrison lived there. This shows how the Harrison family became connected to the castle.
In the 1940s, a survey by the Irish Tourist Association described Castle Harrison. At that time, it was home to Mrs. Harrison, who was the widow of a General Harrison. The survey mentioned a grand hall inside the house. This hall displayed old objects found on the estate. These items were discovered when a railway line was being built nearby.
In 1951, five sisters inherited Castle Harrison. A few years later, in 1956, they sold the estate to the Irish Land Commission. This group often bought large estates in Ireland. After the sale, the beautiful Castle Harrison was demolished.
The Harrison Family Connection
The Harrison family was very proud of their history. They even had a special document, called a parchment, at the entrance to Castle Harrison. This parchment explained their family tree.
It said that the Harrisons came from a Lord Harrison who arrived in England in 1056. Their family line was traced back to a Duke in Germany from the year 876! This old document was carefully kept by their ancestors.
One important member of the family was Henry Harrison. He was known as the 'Commissioner'. Around 1710, he worked as a Commissioner of Customs in Ireland. Henry Harrison built the family vault at Aglishdrinagh Churchyard, where many Harrisons were laid to rest.
