What is recorded here
The precise location of a medieval mill in the townland of Ballyscaddan now Ryves Castle has not been identified. In 1655 the Civil Survey of Limerick recorded that John FitzGibbon of Ballyscaddan, an Irish papist was the owner of Ballyscaddan 'whereon stands a Castle [LI041-021----] out of Repaire and a Mill seate' (Simington 1938, 233).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 5 August 2021
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
Ballyscaddanefarmyard complex · 83 yd
Ryves CastleCastle, unclassified · 166 yd
Ballyscadden Burial GroundGrave monument · 440 yd
Hut site in BallyloobyHut site · 704 yd
Field system in RaheennamadraField system · 1176 yd
Saint Patrick's WellSpring · 1550 yd
Carn (site of)Cairn, burial cairn · 1.5 mi
Duntryleague - hachuredCastle, ringwork · 1.6 mi
St Patrick's WellSpring · 1.7 mi
Darby's Bed Walk LoopWalking route · 2.1 mi
Duntryleague HillMountain / peak · 2.2 mi
SlievereaghMountain / peak · 3.3 mi