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Castleruddery Motte

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Altitude
  
163 m (535 ft)

Area
  
0.23 ha (0.57 acres)

Material
  
earth

Type
  
motte

Diameter
  
54 m (177 ft)

Region
  
River Slaney

Castleruddery Motte

Location
  
Castleruddery Lower, Donard, County Wicklow, Ireland

Castleruddery Motte is a motte and National Monument located in County Wicklow, Ireland.

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Location

Castleruddery Motte is located 2 km (1.2 mi) east-northeast of Stratford-on-Slaney, on a slope 400 m (ΒΌ mile) north of the River Slaney.

History

The motte was built in the late 12th century after the Norman invasion of Ireland. The motte at Castleruddery is located close to an early church mentioned in the twelfth century which formed part of the diocesan lands of Glendalough. In the early 13th century it became part of an episcopal manor and was subsequently granted to the Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. A borough grew up in association with the manor, of which the motte formed a part.

Description

Castleruddery Motte is round, with an internal diameter of 30 m (98 ft) and is enclosed by an earthen bank. The motte guards a river crossing.

References

Castleruddery Motte Wikipedia