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Loughmask Castle in ruins — Knocknamucklagh

Castle — tower house
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Loughmask Castle in ruins — Knocknamucklagh
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In farmyard on E shore of Lough Mask. Built by the deBurgos in 1480; altered and repaired in 1615 and 1618. Tower with tall chimneys. Lower vaulted chamber displaying wickerwork. Other feature include finely-cut gargoyles and two fireplaces, one dated to 1618 (Heyward 1943, 111). Access denied. The above description has been derived from D. Lavelle (compiler), An Archaeological Survey of Ballinrobe and District including Lough Mask and Lough Carra. Lough Mask and Lough Carra Tourist Development Association (1994), No. 718. Date of upload: 7 November 2013

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