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King's house, Blennerville

The house of William Blennerhassett.
Later called King's house.
Main St, Blennerville, Co.Kerry.

This is a large Georgian house.
The first big house on the RHS as you approach Blennerville from the Dingle side (i.e. across the road from Blennerville House).
Built by William Blennerhassett (born 1780, married 1805, died 1842).
Home of his son Frederick Blennerhassett (died 1860).
Later the home of Frank King (born 1927).
It became known as "King's house".
Frank King died in 2021, age 93.
Street view shows the house apparently inhabited in 2011, possibly derelict in 2017, definitely derelict in 2019.
It is now derelict and boarded up.
In a dereliction notice on the door in 2025, the address is given as The Orchard, 12 Main St, Blennerville.

Street view of King's house (the RHS end house on the block).
Click to rotate. From Google street view.
See satellite view.

Map of Blennerville in [Griffiths Valuation].
Plot no.3 is King's house.

Photo of Blennerville, c.1860s.
In possession of Denny family.
Shows King's house and the now vanished church.
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Photo of Blennerville, c.1860s.
In possession of Denny family.
Roughly the same spot as above.
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King's house, Blennerville.
Photo 2003. See full size.

The front door, in a derelict state.
Photo 2025. See larger and full size.
See closer and notices.

The side of the house.
Photo 2025. See larger and full size.

3D view from the rear (E).
From Google Maps. Click through to rotate.
Shows rear of King's house.