Rindoon
| Rinn Dúin | |
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Rindoon town wall | |
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Shown within Ireland | |
| Alternate name | Rindown, Rinndown |
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| Location |
Warren, St. John's, County Roscommon, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°32′20″N 7°59′29″W / 53.538901°N 7.991500°WCoordinates: 53°32′20″N 7°59′29″W / 53.538901°N 7.991500°W |
| Type | Abandoned village |
| History | |
| Founded | early 13th century AD |
| Abandoned | early 14th centuries |
| Periods | Medieval Ireland |
Rindoon (Irish: Rinn Dúin) is an abandoned village located in County Roscommon, 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.[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]
Gallery
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Rindoon Castle
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Rindoon Castle main entrance
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Rindoon, view from the castle
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Rindoon Church
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Rindoon Harbour
References
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