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Bawn in Tullowmacjames

Bawn

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The bawn at Tullowmacjames was associated with a 17th-century fortified house and served as a defensive enclosure. It is remembered for its strategic location on a natural rock outcrop, reflecting the defensive architecture of early modern Ireland.

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Situated atop natural rock outcrop in unduoating upland area. Destroyed bawn which was located to the W of the 17th century fortified house (TN030-027001) and was accessed at wall walk level from a doorway on the NW angle at first floor level. The bawn area is depicted on the first edition OS 6-inch map. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008
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