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Rindoon
Archaeological site in County Roscommon, Ireland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rindoon (Irish: Rinn Dúin) is an abandoned village located in County Roscommon, Ireland.
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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.[1] The castle at Rindoon is thought to date to 1227 and was constructed by Geoffrey de Marisco.[2] With the Gaelic resurgence of the late 13th and early 14th centuries the town was sacked and later completely abandoned.[3]
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Rindoon Castle
Rindoon Castle main entrance
Rindoon, view from the castle
Rindoon Church
Rindoon Harbour
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