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Caltragh Castle — Caltragh More

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Caltragh Castle — Caltragh More
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Caltragh Castle — Caltragh More is a medieval ringwork likely built in the 13th or 14th century, possibly by a local Gaelic lord or Anglo-Norman settler. It is remembered as an example of early defensive architecture in the region and for its historical association with the Cashel parish area.

What is recorded here

On a low, natural rise in pasture. Named 'Caltragh Castle' on the 1837 edition of the OS 6-inch map. In 1836-7 the Ordnance Survey Field Name Books for the parish of Cashel in the barony of Rathcline recorded that the ‘ruins of an old castle are to be seen at the west end of the village’ (OSNB, Cashel parish, 1836-7, book 3, no. 12). The Ordnance Survey recorded that the building known locally as ‘Caltromore Old Castle was ‘about 1 chain [20m] long by about ½ a chain [10m] broad. Nothing remains but the foundations’ (OSNB, Cashel parish, 1836-7, book 3, no. 13). It has been levelled and is not visible at ground level. Compiled by: Patrick F. O'Donovan Revised by: Caimin O'Brien Date of revised upload: 13 June 2016
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