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Castle — unclassified in Elmpark Demesne

Castle — unclassified
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The precise location of Knockrunyn Castle in the townland of Elmpark Demesne has not been identified. Westropp (1906-07, 148) recorded the following details about Knockrunyn; 'The eastern part of Elm Park. Not marked. 1583 Knockrunyn C[astle]. 1655 It adjoined Kilnakally on the east. Stephen Roche held Clarine and Knockrinia in fee-simple (O.S., p. 22). Cnockrynine with Clare Iny held by Marg. Byrne, alias Stephenson (D.S.B., 26)'. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 20 November 2020

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