Baptistgrange

Baptistgrange (Irish Gráinseach Eoin Baiste) is the site of a monastic grange (farm) in County Tipperary, not far from the village of Lisronagh. In the historical sources it is often known as “Achadfada” or “Achfada”. After the dissolution of the monasteries during the Reformation, the grange was leased out, being described as a “fortilage or castle, with a hall, etc. 51 acres and 12 cottages, leased in 1541 to the countess of Ormond at £4”.

Baptistgrange

Baptistgrange (Irish Gráinseach Eoin Baiste) is the site of a monastic grange (farm) in County Tipperary, not far from the village of Lisronagh. In the historical sources it is often known as “Achadfada” or “Achfada”. After the dissolution of the monasteries during the Reformation, the grange was leased out, being described as a “fortilage or castle, with a hall, etc. 51 acres and 12 cottages, leased in 1541 to the countess of Ormond at £4”.