What is recorded here

Two mid-sixteenth century limestone plaques survive in Castlebarnagh, one in the Library and the other in the golf clubhouse, both bearing false-relief arms that likely marked a castle gate. They translate ancient rank into stone markers still handled by ordinary life.

Two rectangular shaped limestone plaques, one of which is in the Library (OF018-006009-), the other is in Castlebarnagh golf clubhouse and said to have come from the gate piers of the entrance to the Fort Castle (OF018-006001-). Both decorated in false relief with achievement of arms and dating to mid-sixteenth century. (JKAS 1941 275-78). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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