What is recorded here
Situated on a knoll of rock outcrop in a low-lying landscape. Described as 'an old stump of a castle' which was owned by Garret Fitzgerald of Dromana (WA029-021001-) in 1640 (Simington 1942, 70); it was still extant in 1841 (O'Flanagan 1929, 31). It is not visible now at ground level.
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record WA024-049
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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