Ardress, County Armagh

Ardress, County Armagh

Ardress ( _ga. Ardros) is a small village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, near Annaghmore and Loughgall. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 60 people. It is situated within the Armagh City and District Council area.

Places of interest

Ardress House was originally a modest farmhouse which was transformed in 1760 by Dublin architect, George Ensor. It is run by the National Trust and contains excellent examples of 18th century furniture and a good display of paintings. Amongst its many features is the plasterwork in the drawing room by Michael Stapleton, student of Robert Adam (b.1728-1792), dating back to 1780. The farmyard and outbuildings show aspects of farming history with a display of farm implements. There is a pleasant garden with examples of early types of Irish rose. The ‘Ladies Mile’ is a woodland walk around the estate.

References

* [http://www.ninis.nisra.gov.uk/ NI Neighbourhood Information System]
* [http://www.visitarmagh.com/ Visit Armagh]

See also

*List of villages in Northern Ireland
*List of towns in Northern Ireland


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