What is recorded here
Castle is an unlocated castle within the vicinity of Rahan built in the early 13th century by Simon Clyfford. It may have been a small defensive house, a boundary marker or a lost residence, but no exact place name has survived. The absence makes the castle harder to picture and easier to imagine.
Unlocated castle within the vicinity of Rahan built in the early 13th century by Simon Clyfford.
Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien.
Date of upload: 23 May 2011
Built in the early 13th century by Simon Clyfford, this unlocated castle is remembered for its association with the Rahan Demesne, reflecting Norman influence in the region during the medieval period.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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