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Known locally as Fagan’s castle, it was, in the reign of Elizabeth I, the prison of the Earl of Desmond. It was also reputedly where James II spent a night when fleeing the Battle of the Boyne (Dalton 1838, 212). There is a castle marked on the Down Survey (1655-6) map. Flanagan also refers to a castle at Feltrim (1984, 53-4). Located on the lower east facing slope of Feltrim Hill. Access from an avenue that led to Feltrim House. E of the avenue there is a tall, masonry, pier-like structure (H c. 4.5m). It is L-shaped in ground plan (Max. L N-S 2.25m, Max. Wth E-W2.05m). There is a rectangular recess in the W face above head height. To the S of this masonry pier there is an area of collapse. East of the pier there is a double-arched structure that is probably-18th-19th century in date.
Compiled by: Geraldine Stout
Updated by: Christine Baker
Date of upload: 27 January 2015
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