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The townland of Ashfort was known as Eanach an Róistigh / Annaghrosty also referred to as Ballyrosty. Earthworks in field visible on OSi orthoimage taken 2005-12 which is annotated 'Castle Field' on 1840 ed. OSi 6-inch map may represent the remains of the castle and bawn (LI013-077001-) of Annaghrostie. It is possible that Ashfort Cottage located 90m to WNW may have been built on site of castle. Westropp (1906-07, 154) recorded the following details about Ashfort or Annaghrostie Castle; ' "Castle Field" marked. 1542 Anaroche held by Tege O'Brene (Carew, i., p. 202) and by Brian Duff, 1584 (Fi. 4486, 4615). 1600 N. Stritch held a moiety of the C[astle]. and surrounding wall or bawn of Annagh Rosin (Inq. Exch., 50, 54; Chan. 10a). 1609 The ford of Anagh Irestie and brook at Anagh Irestie (Perambulation Deed). 1657 It was then in Mungret, and lay near the stream opposite Greenmount (C.S., p. 11; Petty Map, 64; D.S.A., 1). 1667 Confirmed to E. Rolleston'. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 26 November 2020

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Castle Field — Ashfort

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