What is recorded here
In woodland, on the N bank of the Arrow or Unshin River, on the demesne of Markree Castle (SL026-038----). Indicated on the 1838 OS 6-inch map as a circular enclosure (diam. c. 20m) abutting the river bank. The surrounding area is densely overgrown with trees and bushes including rhododendrons and the enclosure is inaccessible.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Sligo' compiled by Ursula Egan, Elizabeth Byrne, Mary Sleeman with Sheila Ronan and Connie Murphy (Dublin Stationery Office, 2005).
Date of upload: 18 January 2008
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- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
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European ashEuropean ash · 1383 yd
CastleCastle, motte and bailey · 1680 yd
Castle (Site of)Castle, unclassified · 1.6 mi
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