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Bawn in Dungar

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Situated on a slight rise in upland area. Well preserved circular tower (OF043-052) with second circular tower containing spiral stairs attached to the S face of the main tower which gives an unusual ground plan of two adjoining circles. In the adjoining walled courtyard tot he E of the castle are the low wall footings of a levelled bawn that are contemporary with the circular tower house.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record OF043-052001

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  • Maker not stated on source page, www.traverse-blog.com
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Nenagh Guardian; photographer not named for image 1, www.nenaghguardian.ie
  • Maker not stated on source page, commons.wikimedia.org
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.independent.co.uk
  • Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.dreamstime.com
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