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The precise location of a castle in the townland of Ballincurra has not been identified. Westropp (1906-7, 168) recorded the following details about Ballincurragh; '1655 Ballycoragh C[astle]. in Athlacca (D.S.A., 45); no other mention. Doubtful site.'. Tower house like castle depicted standing in centre of the townland of Ballincurra on the 1654-7 Down Survey map of Cosham Barony (Hib. Reg.). The terrier of the Down Survey map of Athlacca Parish recorded that 'upon Athlacka & Ballincurragh stands two Castles' (NLI, MS 718). This castle stood on lands belonging to George Thornton (ibid.).
See attached Down Survey barony map
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien
Date of upload: 30 April 2021
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The map shows the centre of the officially named townland area, not the monument. The government record does not identify the exact monument point.