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At a glance
- TypeCastle - unclassified
Picked out from the Archaeological Survey description below.
Can you visit?
- No source says it is open to the public.Most monuments in Ireland stand on private farmland.
- Ask the landowner before crossing fields, close gates, leave the stones as you find them.Visiting responsibly
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
- Remains consist of square gatehouse of two storeys with at least one higher angle tower, represented by NW wall and parts of NE wall. Entrance in centre of NW wall leading to central vaulted passageway between two parallel vaulted chambers (NE chamber int. dims. c. 8m x 3.7m). Mural stair within SW wall to upper floor. Garderobe chute and keystones of curtain wall visible on NE wall. Courtyard visible as slightly raised platform at SE. (JRSAI 1987, 28-49)
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 · 4.4 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 Rathnageeragh Castle
Other heritage nearby
- St. Fortchern's WellHoly well · 3.1 km
- Killoughternane ChurchAncient church · 3.2 km
- St Finian's ChurchAncient church · 4.4 km
- St Bridget's WellHoly well · 6.0 km
- TobermadalowanHoly well · 6.6 km
- Lorum High CrossHigh cross · 7.4 km
Recorded within 5 km
- 6 ringfortsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 5 ancient churchesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 holy wellsArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 4 standing stonesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 2 castlesArchaeological Survey of Ireland
- 1 hillfortArchaeological Survey of Ireland
Walks and trails
- The Columban Way - Nine Stones to MaganyPilgrim Path · 50.2 km · nearest point 2.7 km
- The Columban Way - St Mullins Feeder (River Route)Pilgrim Path · 30.9 km · nearest point 2.9 km
- Kilbrannish North to Kilbrannish South TrailWalking Trail · 13.6 km · nearest point 3.6 km
Outdoors, towns and places to stay
- KilbrannishForests · 4.6 km
- LeighlinbridgeWalled towns · 14 km
Other attractions nearby
- Garryhill HouseHistoric Houses and Castle · 3.0 km
- KilloughternaneHistoric Houses and Castle · 3.2 km
- Adelaide Memorial ChurchAbbeys and Monastery · 4.4 km
- Ballymoon CastleHistoric Houses and Castle · 7.5 km