
What is recorded here
Built in the 13th century, Castle Rag was held by the de Lacy family, influential Anglo-Norman settlers in Ireland. It is remembered as part of the medieval frontier castles that helped consolidate English control in the region.
Places near here
Castle RagCastle, tower house · 1 yd
kennelskennels · 98 yd
Jigginstown Villahouse · 194 yd
European Crab AppleEuropean Crab Apple · 1320 yd
Not indciatedTown defences · 1636 yd
Poplar SquarePicnic place · 1.1 mi
Monread District Park WoodsWood · 1.7 mi
Cupidstown HillMountain / peak · 7.9 mi
Athgoe HillMountain / peak · 8.8 miOther information
Photo: Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0