What is recorded here

Lismateige moat stands in County Kilkenny, a castle mound built to tower above the surrounding land. Whether it guarded a lordly hall or a border crossing, the earth was shaped to force every visitor to look upward. That simple act of raising stone and soil remains the clearest proof the place existed.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.