DDiscover AloneMapAbout

Bawn in Meldrum

Bawn

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 survives
No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
What do you know about this place?Tap to add a comment or ask a question

What you write will be public.

What is recorded here

On a relatively flat plain, with land rising gently to the N and NE and a hill rises behind Meldrum House c. 400m to the E. The Civil Survey (1654-6) describes 'a good stone house with a bawne about it' in Meldrum where 'James Sall of Moeldrom Esqr Irish Papist' was the proprietor in 1630 (Simington 1931, vol. 1,…

Read the whole record
On a relatively flat plain, with land rising gently to the N and NE and a hill rises behind Meldrum House c. 400m to the E. The Civil Survey (1654-6) describes 'a good stone house with a bawne about it' in Meldrum where 'James Sall of Moeldrom Esqr Irish Papist' was the proprietor in 1630 (Simington 1931, vol. 1, 226). The building (TS061-056001-) marked as 'Meldrum Castle' on the OS 6-inch maps appears to be the stone house described in the Civil Survey. According to the OS letters (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 1, 110 (295)) the remains of the house were 'surrounded by a trench ten feet [3m] wide and four feet [1.2m] deep'. On an aerial photograph (CUCAP 19 July 1971, BGO 18) the outline of a rectangular bawn is clearly visible, possibly as a cropmark. This bawn, possibly a moat, ran E-W c. 20m N of the house and c. 40m S of the house and ran N-S c. 10m E and W of the house, providing an overall diam. of c. 70m N-S and c. 40m E-W. No visible trace of the bawn (TS061-056002-) survives at ground level. A deep modern field drain appears to cut through the area of the SW angle of the bawn. On the 1st (1840) ed. OS 6-inch map a watercourse is show running in a south-easterly direction from an area which corresponds with the S line of the bawn or moat and runs into a stream which runs in a north-easterly direction.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record TS061-056002

Places near here

Photo credits
  • Maker not stated on source page, tr.pinterest.com
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.pinterest.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.tripadvisor.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, en.wikipedia.org
  • Maker not stated on source page, www.irishamericanmom.com
Meldrum Castle (in ruins)House, 17th century · 2 yd

Explorer Tom Meldrum Castle is a seventeenth-century stone house with a bawne that looks like it was built by someone who really…

Meldrum HouseCountry house · 424 yd

Explorer Tom Meldrum House was skipped by a bishop who refused to visit because he thought two building phases were too complicated…

Bullaun stone in BrickendownBullaun stone · 1257 yd

Explorer Tom Bullaun stone in Brickendown is locked in a dramatic standoff with the nearest tree, both trying to out-ancient each…

Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rathclogh SouthFairy fort / earthen ringfort · 1496 yd

Explorer Tom Fairy fort / earthen ringfort in Rathclogh South is currently run by a very opinionated dog who barks at shadows and…

Mayfield HouseHouse · 1537 yd

Explorer Tom Mayfield House in Brickendown has a secret talent: it knows exactly how to look picturesque without trying too hard.…

Dually HouseHouse · 1611 yd

Explorer Tom Dually House in Dually, County Tipperary would win a county fair for best display of symmetrical boredom. The fanlight…

RathmoreHouse · 1.2 mi

Explorer Tom Rathmore would tell its younger self to stop worrying about the brick texture and start enjoying the bay windows. It’s…

Memorial stone (present location) in Brickendown,monameaghMemorial stone (present location) · 1.2 mi

Explorer Tom Burnt pit in Boscabell would spend its lotto win on a really expensive barbecue grill to make up for all those…

St. Mark's Famine GraveyardCemetery · 2.6 mi

Explorer Tom St. Mark's Famine Graveyard says there’s a hidden treasure here that’s definitely just an old biscuit tin. It’s been…

Rosegreen CemeteryCemetery · 3.9 mi

Explorer Tom Rosegreen Cemetery in County Tipperary was probably built by someone who really, really wanted to make sure nobody…

Shanballyduff CastleCastle, tower house · 4.8 mi

Explorer Tom Shanballyduff Castle has a tall tale about a hidden tunnel that goes straight to the local pub, which would explain why…

Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 5.0 mi

Explorer Tom Castle in Ballydoyle is currently in a feud with the nearest tree because it thinks the branches are blocking its view.…

More castles and forts in County Tipperary · All of County Tipperary

Add to this placeAdd a picture Add a detailed tip Add a story

Explore the map1,095,414 places to discover

Next place · or swipeMeldrum Castle (in ruins)