Bawn in Mertonhall, County Tipperary

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What is recorded here

Situated on flat pasture with good views in all directions. Described as an 'old Bawne' in the Civil Survey (1654-6) and 'John mcEgan of Cloghustone Irish Papist' is listed as proprietor (Simington 1934, vol. 2, 286). No visible remains of the bawn or a castle (TN010-093001) in this area. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002).

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record TN010-093002

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