What is recorded here

Castle, unclassified in Ballincurra (coshma By.) stands at the centre of its townland on the 1654-7 Down Survey map, yet no exact spot has ever been marked. The terrier claimed two castles rose upon Athlacka and Ballincurragh, and George Thornton owned the land where one of them stood. A tower house may still hide beneath grass or gravel, waiting for someone to stop looking for a name and start listening for a shape.

The precise location of a castle in the townland of Ballincurra has not been identified. Westropp (1906-7, 168) recorded the following details about Ballincurragh; '1655 Ballycoragh C[astle]. in Athlacca (D.S.A., 45); no other mention. Doubtful site.'. Tower house like castle depicted standing in centre of the townland of Ballincurra on the 1654-7 Down Survey map of Cosham Barony (Hib. Reg.). The terrier of the Down Survey map of Athlacca Parish recorded that 'upon Athlacka & Ballincurragh stands two Castles' (NLI, MS 718). This castle stood on lands belonging to George Thornton (ibid.). See attached Down Survey barony map Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 30 April 2021

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