What is recorded here

Castle, unclassified in Rathduff (gowran By.), stands as an unclassified castle in County Kilkenny, Ireland. Its exact history and purpose remain unknown because no public information has been recorded for it. The place may have served as a home, fortress or boundary marker for people whose names are now lost. What is certain is that it still exists as a castle-shaped absence in the local landscape.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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