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The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 July 2007
Mentioned in 1589 as one of eight principal castles of Carlow (JKAS 1932, 80). Marked 'an old castle' on Down Survey (1655-6) map. On site or in immediate vicinity of Rathmore House or possibly identifiable with remnant of tumulus (CW003-020----) of NW of church site (CW003-021----). The precise location of the castle within the townland is unknown.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
The map shows the centre of the officially named townland area, not the monument. The government record does not identify the exact monument point.