
What is recorded here
Castle shown on Down Survey (1655-6) barony map on or near site of present Cahirmee House (14863). According to Grove White (1905-25 vol. 2, 19) field to E of house called 'Castle Field'. Local tradition that house is c. 500 years old suggests it may be built on site of castle.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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Caherduggan Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 1.7 mi
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Charles BunworthMemorial · 1.9 mi
SycamoreSycamore · 2.0 mi
David HurleyMemorial · 2.0 mi
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