What is recorded here
Remains of possible tower house constructed with large limestone blocks and set on limestone outcrop in slightly elevated position. E wall (L 11.3m) with slight base batter, three courses high. Part of S wall and N wall (L c. 11m, T c. 1.5m), no W wall. Collapse at SE and NE angles. (ITA Survey 1942).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
A local castle; wider significance not recorded.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Relic Grave Yard (Disused)Fairy fort / earthen ringfort · 686 yd
RoadRoad, class 2 togher · 845 yd
Raheenakeeran Castle (in ruins)Castle, unclassified · 1061 yd
Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conceptionchurch/chapel · 1233 yd
The Lord's WellSpring · 1.0 mi
StructureStructure, peatland · 1.0 mi
Bawn in BallykeanBawn · 1.3 mi
Ghaugher HillMountain / peak · 2.7 mi
Derryounce Lakes & TrailsNature reserve · 3.2 mi
Allen family memorial headstoneMemorial · 3.3 mi
Derryounce Walk (Yellow Loop)Walking route · 3.6 mi
Mountlucas Wind Farm Visitors CentreVisitor information · 3.6 miOther information
Photo: Credit not shown in the picture search · Rights wording not checked; contact us if this picture should be removed