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At a glance
- TypeCastle - unclassified
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Visiting
- Promoted as a visitor attraction by Fáilte Ireland (opening times not confirmed here).Fáilte Ireland · official page
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History and description
The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Full archaeological record 33 words
The following description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Carlow' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
References
- According to local tradition, stood adjacent to Garryhill House. No definite visible traces. Wall of walled garden and part of S side of stable yard regarded as part of castle. Shape of garden suggests possible bawn. Date stone (TB 1690) incorporated in gateway to garden.
Archaeological Survey of Ireland, National Monuments Service (CC BY 4.0) · Updated 17 July 2007. It describes the site as it was when surveyed.
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Named sites within 5 km with only a short entry in the Archaeological Survey.
- Tobar Bhride WellRitual site - holy well · Myshall · 4.6 km · official record
Within graveyard (CW017-039005-) to S of church (CW017-039001-) is St Brigid's Well, now a modern shrine.
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Around Garryhill House
Other heritage nearby
- St Finian's ChurchAncient church · 4.6 km
- St. Fortchern's WellHoly well · 4.9 km
- Killoughternane ChurchAncient church · 4.9 km
- Lorum High CrossHigh cross · 5.9 km
- St. Bridget's WellHoly well · 7.5 km
- St Bridget's WellHoly well · 8.5 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 7 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 standing stoneArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- The Columban Way - Nine Stones to MaganyPilgrim Path · 50.2 km · nearest point 1.3 km
- Kilbrannish LoopWalking Trail · 5.1 km · nearest point 5.7 km
- Kilbrannish SouthWalking Trail · 5.8 km · nearest point 5.8 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- KilbrannishForests · 6.7 km
- LeighlinbridgeWalled towns · 11 km
- Old LeighlinWalled towns · 14 km
Other attractions nearby
- Ballymoon CastleHistoric Houses and Castle · 4.7 km
- Adelaide Memorial ChurchAbbeys and Monastery · 4.7 km
- KilloughternaneHistoric Houses and Castle · 4.9 km
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