Brownlow House

Brownlow House
Brownlow House in 2010
General information
Architectural style Elizabethan
Town or city Lurgan
Country Northern Ireland
Coordinates 54°27′53″N 6°19′41″W / 54.4648208°N 6.3279368°W / 54.4648208; -6.3279368
Completed 1833
Cost Approx
Design and construction
Architect William Henry Playfair[1]

Brownlow House, also known as Brownlow Castle is a Grade A listed 19th century house located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. It was built for Irish politician Charles Brownlow, 1st Baron Lurgan in 1833 by Scottish architect William Henry Playfair and was used as a headquarters in both world wars.[2]

History

The house was constructed in 1833 by Scottish architect William Henry Playfair for Charles Brownlow, 1st Baron Lurgan and his family who owned the house until the start of the 20th century when it was purchased by Lurgan Real Property Company Ltd. Later the house was sold to Lurgan Loyal Orange District Lodge who continue to own the property today.

Throughout the world wars the building has played an important role as a headquarters for various military purposes. During the First World War the house acted as the headquarters of the 16th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles and the 10th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers, while in World War II it was a base for American troops.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Brownlow Castle - a Legacy of the Past". craigavonhistoricalsociety.org.uk. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  2. ↑ "Brownlow House History". brownlowhouse.com. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
  3. ↑ "Brownlow HQ". discovernorthernireland.com. Retrieved 11 October 2017.
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