Castle (in Ruins)

Situated at the S end of a flat-topped ridge of grass and scrub-covered rock outcrop (dims c. 250m NE-SW; c. 35-40m NW-SE) overlooking the W end of Belhavel Lough. Traditionally, a castle was built by the Montgomery family, possibly in the later 17th century (Faughnan 1943, file no. 141). There is no structure visible at ground level, but a single cut-stone fragment which may be the base of an attached, square-sectioned pilaster is kept nearby. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim' compiled by Michael J. Moore (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2003). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 September 2008