Gateway in Castletroy

In 1991 an archaeological survey carried out by Celie O’Rahilly as part of an environmental impact report recorded the possible presence of a gateway belonging to levelled bawn (LI006-017002-) defending the castle (LI006-017001-) at Castletroy. The levelled bawn and gateway was described by O'Rahilly as following; 'Immediately around the structure [Castle Troy] is raised ground, to the east, south and west, which may be the remains of the bawn. In the adjoining north-south running field boundary, to the east of the bawn is an elaborate gate feature which may relate to an entrance feature although its axis, east-west is at variance with an access to the bawn (Which should be north-south). This consists of two arched wall on either side of the modern gate with rebates into which the gate is fixed by spud stones' (SMR File). This gateway may be related to Castletroy House located 70m to W. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 11 May 2020