What is recorded here

Situated on high ground overlooking the Leitrim River at the N end of Wicklow town. A steep-sided mound (H 6-7m) which has been dug into at the SE and is very overgrown with trees and briars. It was probably part of the medieval borough of Wicklow (WI025-012----). (Price 1936, 41) 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 This monument is subject to a preservation order made under the National Monuments Acts 1930 to 2014 (PO no. 114/1940).

A local castle; wider significance not recorded.

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