Shonegawna Castle: remains of perimeter... © Pamela Norrington

M2899 : Shonegawna Castle: remains of perimeter walls

taken 8 years ago, near to Aghaward, Ummoon, Cuonmung, Kilmore and Cregnafyla, Mayo, Ireland

Shonegawna Castle: remains of perimeter walls

This image shows the remains of the perimeter wall of the motte and bailey castle.

Shonegawna Castle (Siadhan na Gamhna-the Fairy Mound of the Calves)

It possibly started out as a crannog in ancient times and possibly taken over by the Normans (probably Jordans) in the 12/13 century as it seems to have been converted into a motte and bailey. This would have been before the Jordans got around to building nearby Ballylahan Castle.

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Grid Square: M2899, 5 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Pamela Norrington (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 15 December, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 17 December, 2012
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Boundary, Barrier
Subject Location: Irish: M 284 991 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:56.2273N 9:5.4112W
Camera Location: Irish: M 284 991
View Direction: East-southeast (about 112 degrees)