What is recorded here

Bastioned fort in Gortnagowna (Killavinoge parish) is a bastioned fort in Gortnagowna (Killavinoge parish), County Tipperary, Ireland. Local folklore claims the hill, known as Bell Hill, was the location where cannons were placed to shell Bawnmadrum Castle, and a Civil Survey reference may also relate to this. The exact location of these fortifications is not known.

On flat-topped hill with extensive views to N and W. According to local folklore the hill, known as Bell Hill, was the location where cannons were placed to shell Bawnmadrum Castle (TN017-067) (Stout 1984, 137) and a Civil Survey reference may also relate to this 'Uppon these lands stands a fforte caste upp at the charge of the state in the yeare 1652' (Simington ed. 1931, vol.I, 8). The exact location of these fortifications is not known so the locational designation has been removed from the RMR map. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008

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.