Information about Site of Castlebin

Information from O'Donovan's Field Name Books

Standard Name:
Site of Castlebin
Irish Form of Name:
Caisleán na bine
Translation:
castle of the peak or pointed hill
Civil Parish:
Killaan
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Other Forms of the Name with authority source (if provided) in italics:
Site of Castlebin
Site of Castlebin
Comment:
Wm. Lancey, Capt. R.E. 5 Mar. 1839
Description:
It is nearly circular and about 50 links in diameter.
Situation:
It is situated in the southern part of the townland of Castlebin North.
Information from the Ordnance Survey Letters:
The Ordnance Survey Letters are letters between John O'Donovan and his supervisor, Thomas Larcom, regarding the work of compiling the Field Books. These letters provide further discussion on many of the places listed in the Field Books.
References to this place can be found in the following letter.
  • Volume 1 page 609
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