What is recorded here

Unlocated castle within the townland of Raghra (Shannonbridge) that is mentioned in the Ordnance Survey letters (O'Flanagan 1933, vol. 1, 181; Loeber 1988, vol. 5, 59-60). The Constabulary Barrracks marked on the 1838 ed. OS 6-inch map is thought to have been built on the site of or incorporated the remains of Raghra Castle. The Constabulary Barracks has been levelled and replaced by a modern bungalow which served as a Garda Station. The walled perimeter of the Constabulary Barracks may contain cut stone from the levelled castle. 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. Compiled and revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 22 June 2016

A local castle; wider significance not recorded.

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