Sites and Monuments Record · Ireland
Castle - unclassified
Craggs, County Limerick, Ireland
The record
- Townland
- Craggs
- County
- Limerick
- Country
- Ireland
- Latest-edition OS map
- Not indicated
- SMR number
- LI019-241----
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The National Monuments Service's description
According to Westropp (1906-7, 242) the existence of a castle in this townland is 'doubtful ... very possibly the present Dysert castle' (LI010-077----).
Westropp recorded the following details about a doubtful castle site in Craggs; 'Doubtful. 1298 Crag in Shanid Manor paid 10m. yearly (C.S.P.L); very possibly the present Dysert C[astle]'
Compiled by: Denis Power
Date of Upload: 3 August 2012
References
Westropp, T.J. 1906-7 The ancient castles of the county of Limerick. Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy 26, 54-264.
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