Case Study
Enniskerry and Powerscourt Demesne and House

To discover the impact of human settlement on the landscape.

Explore the origins of Enniskerry and Powerscourt demesne.

Show the characteristics of the different types of settlement the occurred through the development of Enniskerry and Powerscourt.

Highlight the growth and development shown in Enniskerry and Powerscourt.

Examine Enniskerry and Powerscourt in their current condition in relation to its functions and continuity of functions.

The origin of Powerscourt and Enniskerry.

Powerscourt was originally named The Royal Forest of Glencree and a castle was built c1300. The governor of this Royal Forest was Eustace de Paor, when he died the area became known as Powerscourt. During the Scottish invasion under King Edward Bruce the area was destroyed and devastated.

It then came into the hands of the O’Tooles from the Glen of Imaal, who were the strong holds of the Gaelic lordship. They ruled for 250years until about 1600, when it was simulated into English culture. (It was one of the last areas of Ireland to surrender to the English.)

The estate of Powerscourt was then received