Bawn in Farragh, County Mayo

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.

What is recorded here

In pasture, located on elevated ground. This bawn, associated with a castle (MA022-025001-), named ‘Farragh Castle’ on the 1838 and 1929 OS 6-inch maps, is mentioned in the 1838 OS Letters as follows: 'In the townland of Farragh were the ruins of a castle and bawne, the site of which should be shown on the plan.' (O’Flanagan 1927, 60). There is no visible trace of the castle or the bawn.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record MA022-025002

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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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