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).
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record OF026-021
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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