Castle in Knock

Located in N sector of ringfort on E facing slope of high ground in upland area with Tower house (OF039-047----) to SE. Ringfort (OF039-031----) which appears to have been fortified in the medieval period. This site has been classed as a motte and bailey however its location, low size of mound and lack of defensive qualities all argue against such a classification. The mound which is referred to as a motte is level with the height of the enclosing bank and was probably constructed to form a foundation for this stone building which measures approx. 13m E-W by 10m N-S with wall thickness of 1.1m. There is evidence of a slight base batter on the N end of the W wall. This building was originally rectangular in shape.

Located in N sector of ringfort on E facing slope of high ground in upland area with Tower house (OF039-047----) to SE. Ringfort (OF039-031----) which appears to have been fortified in the medieval period. This site has been classed as a motte and bailey however its location, low size of mound and lack of defensive qualities all argue against such a classification. The mound which is referred to as a motte is…