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The precise location of a castle and bawn (LI014-101----) in the townland of Carrigparson has not been identified. Westropp (1906-7, 93) recorded the following details about Ballywillin or Carrigparson Castle; '1583 Ballywillin C.[astle] held by W. Burke (Des. R., 37). 1619 Holcroft was granted C.[astle] of Carrigeparson or Ballenwily (Pat. R). 1624 Pardon to Anselm O'Brien for alienating C[astle]. of Carrigparson or Ballenwyly to W. Creagh in 1618 (lb.). He and his wife held the C[astle]. and bawn in 1624 (Inq. Chan. 23a). 1655 A ruined C.[astle] (D.S.A. 6 exp.).' Tower-house like castle standing W of Carrigparson Church (LI014-023001-) depicted on the 17th century Down Survey map of South Liberties Barony (Hib. Reg.) and on the parish map of Carrigparson (NLI MS. 718). The terrier of the Down Survey parish map recorded that Nicholas Healy of Tooreen and the late John Creagh of Limerick were owners of lands in Carrigparson which contained 'a Ruined Castle on the lands of Carrig I parson' (ibid.).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 2 December 2020
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