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Bawn in Milltown

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Described in 1907 as 'the ruins of a castle (LA025-020001-) also called Ballyvuilling which seems to have been of considerable antiquity; but its history is not known. One square tower constitutes the principal remnant of this structure. Most of the outworks, consisting of walls and earthen mounds, are now levelled.…

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Described in 1907 as 'the ruins of a castle (LA025-020001-) also called Ballyvuilling which seems to have been of considerable antiquity; but its history is not known. One square tower constitutes the principal remnant of this structure. Most of the outworks, consisting of walls and earthen mounds, are now levelled. Stagnant fishponds occupy the site of its surrounding fosse. The building was placed by the side of a shallow rivulet, and it is well sheltered by hills in every direction, except towards the south. The situation of the castle seemed more calculated for domestic comfort, than for defensive warfare. A modern dwelling-house has been attached to it' (O'Hanlon and O'Leary 1907, vol. 1, 303). Today there are no visible surface remains of these earthworks which appear to be the remains of a possible levelled bawn enclosing Milltown Castle.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LA025-020002

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