Rindoon () is an
abandoned village located in
County Roscommon
"Steadfast Irish heart"
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Ireland.
Location
Rindoon is located on a headland reaching into
Lough Ree, 4 km east of
Lecarrow.
History and archaeology
Rindoon was built in the first half of the 13th century AD, i.e. 1200–50. The castle at Rindoon is thought to date to 1227 and was constructed by
Geoffrey de Marisco. With the Gaelic resurgence of the late 13th and early 14th centuries the town was sacked and later completely abandoned.
Gallery
File:Rindoon 28-10-2015 5.JPG, Rindoon Castle
File:Rindoon 28-10-2015 11.JPG, Rindoon Castle main entrance
File:Rindoon 28-10-2015 9.JPG, Rindoon, view from the castle
File:Rindoon 28-10-2015 6.JPG, Rindoon Church
File:Rindoon Safe Harbour 28-10-2015.JPG, Rindoon Harbour
References
External links
Rindoon on the Irish Walled Towns Network website
Archaeological sites in County Roscommon
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