Earthwork in Ballymulvey, County Longford

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On the N bank of the Inny River and associated with an unclassified castle (LF027-046----) that was subsequently incorporated into Ballymulvey House, an 18th-century house now in ruins. Impressive earthworks relating to the landscaping of the demesne are visible in the fields around the house. The majority of these appear to be post-AD 1700 in date. However, the large sunken terrace to the SE of the house may be the remains of a fish-pond (LF027-046001-) of possible 17th/18th-century date and the sunken platforms/terraces visible on an aerial photograph (SMR file) to the NE of it may be associated with medieval or 17th-century gardens. There are numerous other landscaped earthworks, including a raised road and what appear to be linear canals that may also be post-AD 1700 in date but some may be associated with the castle.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record LF027-046002

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National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
Maker not stated on source page, www.flickr.com
Maker not stated on source page, ru.wikipedia.org
Ballymahon GAA club facilities site; photographer not named, a00234117assign3.wordpress.com
Maker not stated on source page, www.parksandgardens.org
Maker not stated on source page, commons.wikimedia.org

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