An 1840 document refers to the castle as untenanted. The premises then remained untenanted for many years. After the Cromwellian confiscation Rathumney became untenanted. The house was reportedly untenanted for long periods until its restoration 1960s by J. McDonald. The last Newton, another Michael, died in 1803, whereupon the house became untenanted. Farms were left untenanted and land became derelict. Near their residence, Branksome, is Cloomber Hall, for many years untenanted. After the partitions of Poland the castle was confiscated by the Habsburgs, and stood untenanted.