398 Published November 5, 2015 at 450 × 800 in A visit to Rothe House and Garden Kilkenny City ← Previous Next → A cistern built in 1604 by John Rothe. Located in the second courtyard it collected rainwater through gullies lining the wall of the courtyard. This cistern served as the main water source for the household. Trackbacks are closed, but you can post a comment.