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. Compiled and revised by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of revised upload: 22 June 2016
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…
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record OF013-010
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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