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Westropp (1906-7, 225-6) recorded the following details about Kilmacow Castle (LI030-092001-) and bawn; '1583 It was held from Earl of Desmond by J. Supple (Peyton, 57b; Inq., Exch., 11,54). "The large square C[astle]. of Killmackwoo,. with nine separate rooms, ruinous in parts. It is surrounded by a strong wall, built strongly for defence." Adjoining were gardens, a rather ruinous water-mill, orchard, &c. (Des. R., 68). Granted before 1588 by Supple to Billingsley; 1590 by him to Rob. Graves 1593 to Ric. Whittaker; 1598 by him to W. Butler; the C[astle]. being a sufficient residence (Inq. Chan., 6b; Carew i., p. 450); 1623 by Sir J. Dowdall (Inq. Chan, 15a). 1655 W. Butler owned Killmcceow (C.S, p. 43). The Peppard family resided there early in the next century.
Fabric - A large bawn, in which is a nearly levelled tower, which, in human memory, had fine mantelpieces. A farmhouse occupies part of the site. It is on the north slope of Knockfeerina'.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 9 December 2020
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