Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
House - fortified house
Bawnlahan (carbery West (w.d.) By., Myross Par.), County Cork, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Bawnlahan (carbery West (w.d.) By., Myross Par.)
- County
- Cork
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Bawnlahan (1900)
- Coordinates
- 51.56025, -9.15960
- SMR number
- CO142-109----
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Shown on 4 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1790 "Composite: Ireland." (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries).
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The National Monuments Service's description
According to Healy (1989, 169) site of fortified residence built in 17th century by the O'Donovans. Renamed Castle Lane in 18th century. No surface remains. Two storey 19th century house called Bawnlahan built on or near site. Numerous substantial walls occur on the demesne which may be associated with the earlier occupation.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
Nearby in the register
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- Ringfort - rathunder 1 mi
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Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.