Bawn in Castlecoyne — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

According to the OS Letters (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 2, 124) some remains of bawn walls were still visible, c. 1840, to the S of the tower house. Though there are a number of stone walls surrounding the tower house and farm building, all appear to be associated with the later farm buildings. However, some walls were badly overgrown and may contain remains of the bawn. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

The Bawn in Castlecoyne was likely constructed in the late medieval period to enclose and protect the tower house, which was held by the O'Doherty family, the Gaelic lords of Inishowen. It is remembered as part of a significant defensive complex associated with a family known for their role in Irish history, including the 1608 rebellion against English rule.

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