(Site of) Pallas Castle — Report the wrong picture

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Pallas More stands as a collapsed Anglo-Norman castle on a natural rock ridge in County Tipperary, where a rock-cut moat and narrow causeway still mark its western entrance. Donogh O Bryen held the ruin in 1640, and the Civil Survey later recorded its court privileges, suggesting the broken stones still commanded local respect. The upland views stretch far from the crest, inviting imagination about the people who watched weather and travellers pass beneath a fortress that time has half-erased.

Situated on a natural ridge of rock outcrop in an upland area with extensive views. Described in the Civil Survey (1654-6) as a 'ruinous castle with the priviledge of a court leete and courte' (Simington 1934, vol. 2, 141-2). Donogh O Bryen is listed as proprietor in 1640 (ibid.). The OS Letters describe a water-filled moat with the wall-footings of castle on top of rock outcrop (O'Flanagan 1930, vol. 3, 14). The present remains consist of the collapsed masonry of a castle which was enclosed at its base on the W side by a rock-cut moat (TN020-024002-) with causewayed entrance (Wth 4m) at WSW. Possible early medieval castle. The above description is derived from 'The Archaeological Inventory of County Tipperary. Vol. 1 - North Tipperary' compiled by Jean Farrelly and Caimin O'Brien (Dublin: Stationery Office, 2002). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 16 January 2012

Built during the 15th or 16th century, Pallas Castle was likely held by the influential Pallas family, who were prominent in the region during the medieval period. It is remembered for its strategic location and the judicial privilege of holding a court leet, indicating its local administrative and legal significance.

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