What is recorded here

Killadoughran is an unclassified castle on a Westmeath hill above Lough Nacarrick, preserved as a broad rectangular shadow in grass rather than a proud tower. Locals call it The Court or Old Court, and that name suggests judgment, gathering or display instead of ordinary residence. Its low walls still mark a large chamber, while a nearby church and graveyard give the hill a long human life. The place does not need a date to be striking; it presents itself as a room built for being seen from every direction.

Situated on top of a prominent hill overlooking Lough Nacarrick 60m to W in undulating grassland with extensive views in all directions. Earthwork (WM008-088----) 320m to N. Church (WM008-090----) and graveyard (WM008-090001-) 240m to SW. Known locally as ‘The Court or Old Court’. Present remains consist of a rectangular structure (max. ext. dims. 13.7m x 16.6m E-W) aligned E-W defined by low grass-covered stone walls with possible rounded corners. At NW is a rounded corner where the stone facing has fallen away revealing mortared wall. A stone head that had been built into the end of wall of the old barn house to the S was removed years ago and is now housed in the National Museum of Ireland (ASI field Report 25/03/1980). Compiled by: Frank Coyne and Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 25 April 2017

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