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In level grassland within the former Blindwell Demesne. All that survives are the remains of an E-facing pointed arch gateway (Wth 1.8m) with two hanging eyes: possibly the entrance to the bawn. This is flanked on S by a section of contemporary wall (L c. 2m) within which are a number of gun loops. Traces of a barrel vault are visible towards the top of this wall. This is matched by a corresponding bulge in the pebble-dashed wall of the modern stables which flank the gateway to N. These remains suggest that the gateway formed part of a vaulted two-storey structure; possibly a small gate-tower. Incorporated into the adjoining field walls are numerous cut-stone fragments, including the top of a decorated ogee-headed window.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. II - North Galway'. Compiled by Olive Alcock, Kathy de hÓra and Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1999).
Date of upload: 05 August 2010
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