What is Lissan House?

Lissan House is an enchanting country residence set within a 260 acre demesne of ancient woodland and forestry. The estate was created in the 17th century and remained the home of the Staples family for nearly 400 years.

Who owns Lissan House?

Jayne Greer (Lissan House Trust)

Where is Lissan House?

County Tyrone
Lissan House is a historic house and tourist attraction in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, that was the seat of the Staples baronets. Lissan lies nestled at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains amid ancient woodland near the historic market town of Cookstown.

Is Lissan House national trust?

Lissan is an enchanting 17th century country house set in the heart of a 267-acre estate, nestled in the valley of the Lissan Water. Lissan House and estate is now run and managed by a charitable board, who help secure the future of the property for the benefit of the community.

Where is killymoon Castle?

Killymoon Castle is located c. 1 mile south-east of Cookstown. The original castle, built in 1671 by James Stewart, was destroyed by fire in 1801.

When was lissan house built?

1620
Originally built in 1620, the B+ listed structure was thrust into the limelight in 2003 following a dedicated campaign of lobbying for its reuse by the ‘Friends of Lissan House Trust’.

Where is the Lissan House in Cookstown located?

Lissan is an enchanting 17th century country house set in the heart of a 267-acre estate, nestled in the valley of the Lissan Water. The Lissan house and estate is now run and managed by a charitable board, who help secure the future of the property for the benefit of the local community in Cookstown.

Where is the town of Lissan in New Zealand?

Lissan lies nestled at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains amid ancient woodland near the historic market town of Cookstown .

Who was the original owner of Lissan House?

Harriet Gage (nee Lenox-Conyngham, a relative from Springhill House ) inherited the entire contents of Lissan House. Sir Nathaniel suddenly found himself the owner of a large, unfurnished house with little funds. Thus the estate began a process of very swift financial decline.

Where are the ancient ruins in Cookstown located?

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