What is recorded here
Fragmentary remains of tower-house at base SW facing slope with higher ground to W and NW. North wall (11.7m E-W) survives to 1st floor level; short returns to E (int. 4.2m) and W (int. 2m) walls; ivy clad. Remains of two lintelled window opes in N wall at ground level; central fireplace on 1st floor. A castle of the Crowley clan (Healy 1988, 280).
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
A local castle; wider significance not recorded.
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
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