What is recorded here

Castle, unclassified in Dovehill, County Offaly, Ireland. An early 17th century map of the barony of Eglish shows a castle or residence at 'Doghill' (Dovehill).

Early 17th century map of the barony of Eglish shows a castle or residence at 'Doghill' (Dovehill) (PRO, MPF 268) (Loeber 1988, vol 3, 1-2). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 23 May 2011

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