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In low-lying pastureland on SE bank of Kiltullagh Lough. In existence in 1574 when it was in the possession of 'Hubert Oconchanon' (Nolan 1901b, 122). This castle is now reduced to a rectangular grassed-over mound of collapsed masonry (L 10.5m, Wth 7.5m, H 2.2m) but slight traces of the inner face of S wall survive. Traces of a possible window embrasure are visible in N wall, and the outline of the possible stairwell in NE corner; otherwise no architectural features survive. Possible associated earthworks lie to S, and a low stone bawn-like wall is visible around the monument from N through E to SE. (Melvin c. 1971, 14)
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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