What is recorded here
Freestanding circular-plan single-bay three-stage tower house, built c. 1500. Ruined in 1916, extensively reconstructed, c. 1970. In use as private residence. Slate conical roof with metal finial. Rubble stone walls with base batter, battlemented roof parapet and machicolation. Gun loop openings. Round-headed door opening. Rubble stone bawn enclosure. Cut-stone piers to front with iron gates.
From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 20400823
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