What is recorded here

Castle, unclassified in Ballinruane, County Limerick, Ireland. Ballymurely appears in late 16th century documents, yet no castle remains visible. Knockaunacappeen may be the lost structure, while Maryville keeps only the name Castle Field. The earth has taken back its shape, leaving behind a placeholder in memory rather than stone.

Location of castle at Ballymurely, mentioned in late 16th century documents (Westropp 1906-7, 228), no longer known; Westropp suggests castle may have been rectangular earthwork known as Knockaunacappeen (LI037-027---) but also identifies Ballymurely with Maryville which lies c. 3.5 km to S of earthwork. In Maryville (part of Ballinruane townland) is a small field known locally as "the Castle Field"; however, no trace of any castle features in this field which is under pasture. Compiled by: Denis Power Date of upload: 28 August 2012

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