
What is recorded here
Inishmaine Castle stands northeast of the abbey in County Mayo, probably built during the fifteenth century. Its west wall slopes outward for strength, while a vaulted chamber and twin-light window survive beneath modern repairs. The ruin still holds the shape of a defended home, waiting for someone to imagine the lives hidden inside its stones.
NE of the abbey [MA117-024001-] is a gate tower marked 'Castle' on OS map (1838). Probably fifteenth century in date. W wall is steeply battered externally. Main chamber with vaulted ceiling had doorway on N leading to stairs. E wall of 1st-floor contains fine twin light window but much of the rest of the features are modern reconstructions. National Monument no. 102.
The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 639.
Date of upload: 6 November 2013
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