
What is recorded here
On a low but prominently sited hillock in gently undulating pasture. Named 'Site of Castle' on the 1st. ed.(1838) of the OS 6-inch map which shows an unroofed rectangular structure (dims. L c. 25m NW-SE; Wth c. 10m). There is no visible surface trace of the monument.
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 10 June 2011
The castle at Moyvally was likely built during the late medieval period, possibly by a local Gaelic lord or Anglo-Norman family, though specific builders remain unidentified. It is remembered as an archaeological site that provides insight into early Irish castle architecture and regional settlement patterns.
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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