What is recorded here

Castle, unclassified in Archerstown, County Laois, Ireland. The Down Survey Map shows a high, square castle in Rothe's part of Archerstowne, near the southern end of the townland and close to Seskin (Butler). Its site is pointed out in Daniel Fitzpatrick's "Raheens", where there are still traces of ancient mounds and entrenchments.

Unlocated castle within townland that is described by Carrigan as 'The Down Survey Map shows a high, square castle in Rothe's part of Archerstowne, near the southern end of the townland and close to Seskin (Butler). Its site is pointed out in Daniel Fitzpatrick's "Raheens", where there are still traces of ancient mounds and entrenchments' (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 310). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 17 December 2007

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.