Bawn in Drumsheil

A bawn of clay and stones was apparently erected here during the Plantation period. The hill upon which it was situated is called 'Castle Hill', and a nearby field 'Piers Field' reputedly derives its name from massive walls with stone gateposts which formerly surrounded it. No visible remains at ground level, but it remains unplanted in a forest. (Davies 1948a, 116-7) The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cavan' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1995). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of revision: 14 April, 2016

Built during the Plantation period, likely by Scottish settlers or gentry, the Bawn in Drumsheil reflects the defensive and agricultural adaptations of the era. Its location on Castle Hill and the nearby Piers Field suggest it was part of a small estate or homestead, illustrating local settlement patterns in post-Plantation Scotland.