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Not visible at ground level. Mac Coghlan castle demolished in 1548. Described in 1942 as 'the ruins are very insignificant and are very overgrown with weeds and bushes. A very well preserved moat surrounds the former castle' (ITA Survey 1942). This moat appears to have formed the defensive feature of the bawn (OF022-003002-) of Moystown Castle. (Cooke 1875, 335-6; O' Flanagan 1933, vol. 1, 58)
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/revision: 29 December 2011
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