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The precise location of a castle in the townland of Knockanea has not been identified. Westropp (1906-7, 95) recorded the following details about Knockanea Castle; '1583 W. Bourke, Knockeneff C[astle]. (Des. R. 37). 1607. Lord Castleconnell was granted C[astle]. of Knockanneagh (Pat. R.). 1655 Knockneneagh held by Lord Brittas, a large tower with a side wing shown (D.S.A., 14, 18, exp.; C.S., xxi., p. 10). See infra under "Brittas." 1663 John Freind to Lord Brittas, saving rights decreed (Act Sett.)'. Tower-house like castle depicted on the 17th century Down Survey map of Clanwilliam Barony (Hib. Reg.). The castle is shown standing on top of a hill on the parish map of Caherconlish (NLI MS. 718). The 1654-56 Civil Survey of Limerick recorded that the Lord of Brittas an Irish Papist was the owner in Knockanea of 'a Castle' (Simington 1938, 64).
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 3 December 2020
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