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According to O'Kelly (1969, 88) there is a tradition that Drumroe Castle (KK025-022001-) was 'erected on a rath'. On the 1st (1839) ed. OS map there is a roughly circular ring of trees (diam. c. 30m) enclosing the castle. Satellite imagery only shows the castle, with no indication of an outer enclosing element.

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record KK025-022002

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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