What is recorded here

Yes. Ballywilliamroe is recorded on the Down Survey map of 1655-6 as a castle place, probably Ballymoon Castle. Anglo-Norman masonry castles turned ordinary land into defended property, and that is still written in the name.

Down Survey (1655-6) map records castle at Ballywilliamroe. This is probably Ballymoon Castle (CW016-055001-). Compiled by: Claire Breen Date of upload: 19 August 2011

Ballymoon Castle, an Anglo-Norman masonry castle, was likely built in the 13th century by a Norman lord or settler during the expansion of Norman influence in Ireland. It is remembered as a significant medieval stronghold in the region, reflecting the strategic military and administrative presence of the Normans in County Wexford.

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