Question about Ballygarth Castle

Recieved the following email regarding a rather technical question concerning Ballygarth Castle. Can Anyone help?


Dear Administrator, Julianstown:

Our family is descended from the Pepper family--once occupants of Ballygarth Castle. Because of this, the castle appearance (and existence) is of special interest to us.

As an artist, I am putting together a sketch (to be given to family members) of the castle based upon photographs taken by my son--who visited Ireland two years ago, and a small book of lineage, titled "Descendants of Captain Daniel Pepper of South Carolina". The latter contains a (dim) set of photographs taken in 1974 by a close relative.

As I was working, I realized that it is impossible to determine (from my photographic sources) whether the two architectural features at the extreme ends of the building facade project outwards from the building or are flush with its surface. Thus, I am writing to you to ask this question of you or an associate.

To further clarify what I'm asking.

As far as I can tell, only one crenellated turret projects from the building. It is located to the left of the entrance door as you view/face the facade of Ballygarth Castle. The crenellated turret to the right of the entrance door is flush with the facade of the building. My question: Do the crenellated turrets at the ends of the facade (extreme left turret and extreme right turret) also project out several inches from the building exterior? or are they flush like the turret to the right of the door?

Thank you, in advance, for any assistance you can provide.

Warm regards from Virginia, USA,

Donna Bennett

(and James Pepper Bennett, Jr.)

slatebranch@cstone.net