Derryvillane Castle (in Ruins) — Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Desmond Rebellion broke the Pigott line at Derryvillane, triggering forfeiture and transfer to Arthur Hyde before flames consumed the castle in 1641. The Funshion River still flows beside the floodplain where John fitzWilliam Pigott lost everything, leaving only a three-metre wall and doorway socket behind. What remains is small enough to walk around in a minute, yet large enough to mark the exact moment loyalty stopped protecting property.

On level flood plain, near E bank of Funshion River. Very little of castle survives (Cotter 1994, 102): rectangular raised area with stretch of wall (L 3m; H c. 3m) on E side, extending SW-NE; part of side of doorway, with drawbar socket, at SW end. Castle of Pigott family, forfeited by John fitzWilliam Pigott for his part in Desmond Rebellion (MacCotter and Nicholls 1996, 247). Included in grant to Arthur Hyde in 1588 (Healy 1988, 412). Said to have been burnt in 1641 (Grove White 1905-25, vol. 3, 17). The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 4: North Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2000). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

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