Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Castle - motte
Harristown, County Kildare, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Harristown
- County
- Kildare
- Country
- Ireland
- First-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- Latest-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- SMR number
- KD024-028002-
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The National Monuments Service's description
According to Bradley et al (1986 vol. 2, 177-8), a 1422 reference to the ‘mote de Henryestown' suggests the presence of a motte, no visible surface trace of which survives.
Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy
Date of upload: 02 July 2012
References
Bradley, J., Halpin, A., and King, H.A. 1986 Urban Archaeological Survey - County Kildare (4 vols.). Unpublished report commissioned by the Office of Public Works, Dublin.
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