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.
From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record CO017-071002
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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