Roxborough Castle
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Roxborough Castle was a castle in Moy, County Tyrone, Ireland originally built in 1738.[1] It was the seat of the Earls of Charlemont, along with Charlemont Fort, and was burned out by a gang of Irish republicans in 1922.
Originally built in the 18th Century it was remodeled by the second Earl in 1842, his architect being William Murray. Wings were added of 1 bay and 2 storeys over a basement, running the full length of the original block; these were in Murray's rather restrained Italianate style; the original block being given triangular window pediments and similar features so as to match them. The entrance was moved round to the side of of one of these wings, which became the new entrance front; of 3 bays with a low portico. The result was a house in the French-style chateau style. In 1750 a conservatory, by Richard Turner, was added.[2]
In 1864 the third Earl began further remodeling, with some fitting being installed from the family's Dublin home, Charlemont House. The architect this time was William Barre.
