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Site of Castle

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Site of Castle
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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.

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