Lynn, C. (1986). Some 13th century castle sites in the west of Ireland: note on a preliminary reconnaissance. J Galway Archaeol Hist Soc 40. Vol 40, pp. 90-113.

Title:

Some 13th century castle sites in the west of Ireland: note on a preliminary reconnaissance

Issue:

J Galway Archaeol Hist Soc 40

Series:

Journal of the Galway Archaeological & Historical Society

Volume:

Page Start/End:

90 - 113

Biblio Note

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Publication Type:

Journal

Abstract:

The small baronial castles constitute a potentially rich body of archaeological data; documentary references are provided and 13th century remains have been sought in the field, resulting in forty-two sites being listed from Counties Sligo, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway. They merit thorough survey and analysis. The 'standard' type is a free-standing keep within a curtain wall. They were mainly built 1227-45; the next forty years see at least twenty notices of destruction of castles. Norman/native relationships were not always confrontational.

Author:

Christopher Lynn

Year of Publication:

1986

Subjects / Periods:

	CASTLE (Monument Type England)
13th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
Baronial Castles (Auto Detected Subject)

Source:

BIAB (British Archaeological Abstracts (BAA))

Created Date:

05 Dec 2008