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The precise location of Cahernarry Castle (LI013-141----) and bawn has not been identified. Westropp (1906-07, 88) recorded the following details about Cahernarry Castle; '1207 Keyrnedyn, alias Carnarthy, is named in Prince John's Charter (B.B.L., p. 89). 1320 Suit as to Ric. Bagot's rights under charter of Ric. father of J. le Moyne, at Wallygard in Carnarthy (Plea R.). 1540 Carran Fhearadhaigh in Burke estates (Rental). 1619 The C[astle]. and fort of Carnary granted to Holcroft, being late estate of George Bourke f. Tho. 1655 The lands with a C[astle]. and a beaune [bawn] held by John Bourke, &c. (D.S.A., 7 exp., C.S., xxix., p. 16'.
The terrier of the 17th century Down Survey map of Cahernarry parish recorded that 'there is a Castle [LI013-141----] and a Bawne on the Landes of Carnarry' (NLI, MS. 718).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 27 November 2020
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