Rindoon

Rindoon (Rinn Dúin)

A frontier borough founded in 1227, nestled on a peninsula of Lough Ree in County Roscommon. The castle at Rindoon was constructed by Geoffrey de Marisco. A hospital under the charge of the Order of Saint John (Knights Hospitaller) is located outside the towns gate.

History

Rindoon the best preserved abandoned medieval town in either Ireland or the United Kingdom. Tour by Dr Kieran O'Conor.

Geography

Located in County Roscommon.

RUINED SETTLEMENT
c1330AD

Founding Date

1227AD by Geoffrey de Marisco

Type

Town

Location under

Roscommon

Ruling/Owning Rank

King of England

Owning Organization

Lordship of Ireland