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Bawn in Dundrum was associated with an O'Dwyer castle in the 17th century and is remembered for being noted in the Civil Survey of 1654–56 as requiring repair, reflecting the decline of Gaelic lordships following the Nine Years' War.

What is recorded here

Unable to locate any remains of a bawn associated with an O'Dwyer castle (TS052-044001-) and described in the Civil Survey (1654-6) as 'on the lands afforesayd a Castle and a large Bawne in Dondroma wantinge repaire' (Simington 1934 vol. 2, 87-8). The precise location of this monument is unknown. Compiled by: Jean Farrelly Date of upload: 26 August 2011

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