History
The house was built in the 18th century by the Southwell family and in 1787 was the residence of Irish politician and soldier William Southwell.
Throughout the following century it was occupied by the Ponsonbys, down to 1896 and later by Professor Stanley Lane-Poole, the author of a number of works on Oriental art and numismatics. For many years down to 1946 it was the home of Lieutenant Algernon Gainsford of the Seaforth Highlanders.
In 1986, the house was the site of recording by rock band U2 for their album The Joshua Tree. Bassist Adam Clayton currently owns the house.
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