What is recorded here

Armorial plaque in Derrane is an armorial plaque in Derrane, County Roscommon, Ireland. The limestone slab displays the arms of France and probably England, surrounded by the motto of the Order of the Garter, with a raised R in the top right corner and a missing top left corner that may have contained an E for Elizabeth. Local tradition connects it to the Sandys family, who were in Ireland since the late 17th century, though it may have formed part of Malby's refurbishment of Roscommon Castle.

In the front garden of Durham Lodge, although thought locally to have come from Hollywell House c. 700m to the N and to relate to a family called Sandys, who were in Ireland since the late 17th century. Limestone slab (Wth 0.82m; H 0.8m; T 0.13m) with a raised crest of the arms of France and (probably) England, surrounded by the motto of the Order of the Garter. There is a raised 'R' in the top right corner, but the top left corner has been removed, but may have had an 'E' for Elizabeth, indicating a late 16th century date. It may have formed part of Malby's refurbishment of Roscommon Castle (RO039-043010-). (Mehigan, 2006) Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 24 August 2010

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.