What is recorded here

Castle is a motte in Dalgan, County Offaly, where a broad earth mound still rises beside old walling. The castle and later building sit upon it, hiding the full shape of the mound beneath their weight. What is visible is enough to show that the place was made to be seen, entered and defended.

Motte-like mound of earth (diam. 20-25m; H 4.5m) delimited from NE to SE by the curtain walling of the castle. Full extent of mound cannot be determined because of castle (OF026-005001-) and later building on it. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

Built during the Anglo-Norman invasion of the 12th or 13th century, the motte in Dalgan was likely constructed by a local lord or military commander to assert control over the surrounding area. It is remembered as a key defensive feature in the early medieval landscape of the region.

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