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Rectangular-shaped tower house (max. ext. dims. 8.45m N-S, 12.65m E-W, wall T. 1.25m) probably no more than two storeys high. N and E walls collapsed, S and W walls built with rubble limestone and have slight base batter. Almost featureless except for cubby holes, plain splayed opes and an inter mural stairs in W wall which give access to first floor level. Possible earthworks at NE side of castle.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Offaly' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
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