What is recorded here

Crofton Mote in County Roscommon held a castle on the Strafford map of c. 1636, sitting within 184 acres owned by George Crofton in 1641 and later held by Edward Crofton. The stones never showed themselves to modern feet, but they may have stood tall enough to cast shadows across the demesne, watching carts and weddings pass while the Crofton name changed hands.

A castle is marked on the Strafford map of c. 1636 at Crofton Mote (Simington 1949, Athlone (405)) where George Crofton owned a quarter amounting to 184 acres in 1641, which was later held by Edward Crofton (ibid. 121). It was not encountered. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

George Crofton held the land at Crofton Mote in the early 17th century, and the site was later owned by Edward Crofton; the castle is remembered for its presence on the 1636 Strafford map and its association with the Crofton family in the 17th century.

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