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Bawn in Castletown (clandonagh By., Donaghmore Ed)

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What is recorded here

Known as 'Cody's Castle', it was in almost perfect condition in 1800 (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 281). Now only the South East gable survives of the tower house (LA028-042). Foundations of bawn wall (LA028-0420010 are visible to the west. Described by Carrigan as 'Cody's castle from which it was originally called, stood within a raised area, enclosed by a wall, now almost entirely broken down. In 1800 the castle, was almost perfect, but most of it has been destroyed since then. At present all that remains is part of a side-wall 30 or 40 ft. high and eleven feet thick at the ground.' (Carrigan 1905, vol. 2, 281). Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 17 December 2007

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed.

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