What is recorded here
Ballycowan Castle was built in the 17th century by the Butler family, who were prominent landowners in the area. It is remembered as a historic example of early Irish country house architecture and as part of the heritage associated with the influential Butler dynasty in County Offaly.
Places near here
Huband's Aqueductaqueduct · 69 yd
Ballycowan Bridgebridge · 312 yd
Enclosure in Kilbride (ballycowan By.)Enclosure · 1013 yd
Grave Yd.Graveyard · 1050 yd
IndicatedCastle, unclassified · 1511 yd
Christ's WellSpring · 1.2 mi
Ballykilmurry Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.3 mi
Big WoodWood · 1.3 mi
Ardnagross WellSpring · 1.6 mi
Trumpet HillMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
Wild CherryWild Cherry · 1.7 mi
Sugar HillMountain / peak · 2.2 miOther information
Photo: Kieran Campbell · CC BY-SA 2.0