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Situated on a natural rise of ground with good views in all directions. Described by O'Donovan (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 121) as the 'fragmentary remains of the wall (H 3.5m; L 12m) of an old castle'. Described in the Civil Survey (1654-6) in the townland 'Of Bawne in this Parish' …'Upon the sd lands standeth the Walls of an old Castle & noe other buildings', which in 1640 was in the proprietorship of 'The Countesse of Ormond English Protestant' (Simington 1934, vol.2, 251). Same site as TN020-092001-/02-. No visible remains at ground level.
The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 22 September 2008
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