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Castle in ruins — Inishmaine

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Castle in ruins — Inishmaine
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NE of the abbey [MA117-024001-] is a gate tower marked 'Castle' on OS map (1838). Probably fifteenth century in date. W wall is steeply battered externally. Main chamber with vaulted ceiling had doorway on N leading to stairs. E wall of 1st-floor contains fine twin light window but much of the rest of the features are modern reconstructions. National Monument no. 102. 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. 639. Date of upload: 6 November 2013

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