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The manor of Carrick was centered on a castle at Carrick, which may have been the old ringwork (WX037-028002-) or a separate location, and a settlement of over a hundred burgesses became associated with it by 1307. However, in 1323-4 the castle was described as vacant and consisting of an unroofed hall and chapel. In 1420 the castle is described as burnt. References to the manor and castle continue into the late 16th century, and in time it came to be known as Shanacourt (Old Castle) (Orpen in Hore 1900-11, vol. 5, 29-34). The location of a castle separate from the ring-work is not known, and there is no evidence of late medieval activity at the ring-work (Bennett 1984-5; Cotter 1988).
See the attached section from the Down Survey parish map (N at bottom) reproduced courtesy of the National Library of Ireland (Ms 725)
Compiled by: Michael Moore
Date of upload: 14 December, 2012
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