What is recorded here

In the Civil Survey (1654-6) under the introduction to the Barony of Slieveardagh 'Blenaleene' is described as having a castle & a slate house repaired at the States charge & inhabitted' (Simington 1931, vol. 1, 101). The house is not listed under the entry for 'Bleanaleene', though 'James Tobyn of Killaghy Irish Papist' is listed as the proprietor in 1640. The castle (TS071-051001-) and house are unlocated within the townland. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 28 January 2013

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