castles historical monaghan

A motte, causeway and bailey possibly started by Pipard around 1193 and made into a castle in 1197. the first fortification was made of wood, but the stone castle was erected in 1244. It was delivered up to the Crown in 1302, and was abandoned in the 15th century.

The motte is covered in trees, but some of the walls of the castle still remain. The motte was joined to the castle by means of a stone causeway or bridge, probably erected in 1244....