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Carysfort borough was established in 1628 by Charles II as part of the plantation of Wicklow and appears to have been largely a garrison town. The castle (WI034-010001-) appears to have been built about the same time and the site of an enclosure (WI034-010002-) is shown to the south on the 1838 OS 6-inch map. The original parish church was located in the old graveyard here. (Bradley and King 1989, 28-31)
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Wicklow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1997). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 17 December 2008
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