Armorial plaque in Derrane, County Roscommon

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What is recorded here

In the front garden of Durham Lodge, although thought locally to have come from Hollywell House c. 700m to the N and to relate to a family called Sandys, who were in Ireland since the late 17th century. Limestone slab (Wth 0.82m; H 0.8m; T 0.13m) with a raised crest of the arms of France and (probably) England, surrounded by the motto of the Order of the Garter. There is a raised 'R' in the top right corner, but the top left corner has been removed, but may have had an 'E' for Elizabeth, indicating a late 16th century date. It may have formed part of Malby's refurbishment of Roscommon Castle (RO039-043010-). (Mehigan, 2006) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record RO036-066

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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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Roscommon Herald (publisher); individual photographer not named for this image, www.roscommonherald.ie

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