What is recorded here

Cloghneskin hosted a castle and mill for William Plunket in 1641, yet no stones or marker preserve the exact place. The building probably served as both a fortress and a domestic home, blending defense and everyday life under one roof. Plunket also controlled nearby land, suggesting the castle anchored a wider local estate rather than standing as an isolated curiosity. Its disappearance leaves behind a vacant dot on the landscape, forcing imagination to supply the chambers, stairs and views that once existed.

According to the Civil Survey (1654-6) a castle and manor house, which were probably the same structure, and a mill (WX011-030----) at Cloghneskin (Clogh) were owned by William Plunket, a Protestant, in 1641. He also owned land in the townlands of Cain, Toberanierin, Ballinacur and the unknown Moynsleave. The location of the castle remains unknonw. (Simington 1953, 20) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 12 April, 2012

William Plunket, a Protestant, held the castle and manor house at Clogh in 1641. It is remembered as part of the landholdings documented in the Civil Survey, reflecting Protestant ownership in Ireland during the early 17th century.

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