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The Crane, Gort Weigh House, Co. Galway
The Crane, Co. Galway
'The Crane', Gort Weigh House,
Co. Galway		   Click on an image to view a larger version. Gort Gort

Title:
Freehold

Date Acquired:
1977

From Whom Acquired:
The Gort Improvement Company

Management:
Galway Association of An Taisce.

Management Contacts:
An Taisce Head Office, Dublin / Galway Association of An Taisce.
ADDRESS / GRID REFERENCE
  • Market Square, Gort, Co. Galway
  • N 53' 04' W 09' 49''
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE
  • A good example of a cut stone Market Weigh House.
HISTORY / DESCRIPTION
Built in the middle to late 18th Century under the auspices of Lord Gort who oversaw the development of the town to a major market town and staging post. During An Taisce ownership the Weigh House has been restored and used as a tourist information centre.
 
HOW ACQUIRED
Donated.
 
MANAGEMENT ISSUES AND FUTURE PLAN
  • Establish endowment fund.
  • Assess tourism in Gort.
  • Work with Bord Failte regarding the reopening of the property as a tourism information centre.
  • Install telephone and electricity lines.
  • Opportunity to rent out for market days, still held on a Friday.


 
  
 
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