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Site of Bawn Castle

Castle, unclassified
Site of Bawn Castle
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Bawn Castle stands inside Westport Demesne, County Mayo, a castle so unclassified it resists easy description. The land holds the shape of a residence rather than a vague ruin, waiting for someone to identify its rooms, purpose and age. That absence of description does not diminish the place; it invites closer observation.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

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