What is recorded here
Fragmentary ivy-clad remains of tower on a prominent rise, above flood plain of River Robe to S and W. W wall (L 9.4m) containing base batter survives to 1st-floor level, with short return of N wall (L 3m). Tower surrounded by shallow fosse (71m N-S; 20m E-W) (MA110-047002-) which may represent the remains of a bawn.
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. 721.
Date of upload: 30 October 2013
A local castle; wider significance not recorded.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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