What is recorded here

Castle in Redbog, County Carlow. It appeared on the Down Survey map of 1655-6 but vanished from every later record. The castle may have fallen into a ravine or been dismantled for building stone. Its absence is the most honest part of the story.

The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007 Castle shown here on Down Survey (1655-6) map. The precise location of this castle within the townland of Redbog is unknown.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.