What is recorded here

Castle Cary stands in County Donegal as an unclassified castle, perhaps a boundary marker or a forgotten stronghold. The name Ballyrattan suggests a settlement or estate rather than a grand fortress, yet the castle label implies defensive walls or a tower. Without further detail, the site remains a shadow in the landscape, waiting for someone to walk its ground and ask what it guarded.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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