What is recorded here
The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007
Probably constructed by Hugh de Lacey c. 1181 (Scott and Martin 1978, 195). No visible trace. (Bradley 1989, 68)
A local castle; wider significance not recorded.
This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- No visible remains or recorded as destroyed
Places near here
Saint Columba's Church (Tullowphelim)church/chapel · 40 yd
Church in TullowphelimChurch · 41 yd
CrossCross, High cross (present location) · 420 yd
Marked as Abbey (site of)Religious house, Augustinian friars · 441 yd
European ashEuropean ash · 1.3 mi
Coppenagh CastleCastle, tower house · 1.8 mi
Rath WoodForest · 2.7 mi
Site of CastleCastle, unclassified · 3.4 mi
Acaun Church (in ruins), GraveyardChurch · 4.2 mi
Kilmurry Church (in ruins), GraveyardChurch · 4.3 mi
Altamont House and GardensHeritage attraction · 4.8 mi
Altamont Gardens MapVisitor information · 4.8 miOther information
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