Castle in Kilfinnan, County Cork

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What is recorded here

On coast overlooking Glandore harbour; tower house at SW corner of embattled 19th century Kilfinnan castle. Rectangular in plan (7.7m E-W; 5.85m N-S); thick walls with external base batter; converted to residential quarters with inserted doors and windows. Access to interior not gained.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO142-038

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