Roughan Castle

Tall square tower with rounded corner towers. Open ruin, 2-3 storey high, symmetrical in plan. Entrance into NW tower, ashlar dressing.

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Buff-Pink Sandstone
Primary Stone:

Basalt
Secondary Stone:

Basalt
Stonework Construction:

Un-coursed rubble
Condition Assessment (QUB):

Stage 1 – A façade in this condition will only require localised remedial treatment concentrating on individual blocks. Stage 1 classification may also indicate that no intervention is needed with only periodic re-assessment of the façade is recommended.
OS Irish Grid (Easting):

282304
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

368273