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According to Bradley et al (1986 vol. 2, 177-83), a borough was established in Harristown in 1681, possibly on the site of a motte (KD024-028002-), but almost certainly in the vicinity of an existing tower house (KD024-028003-) and church (KD024-028004-). In 1681, Maurice Eustace received a charter from Charles II erecting his lands into the manor of Harristown and incorporating the borough and town of Harristown which was to have a sovereign and twelve burgesses. The borough, which was to contain 100 acres and return two members to parliament (Tickell 1946-63, 310, 316, 319), was short lived and did not survive the Williamite confiscations. No visible surface trace survives.
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 02 July 2012
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