The Droagh Motte, located in Carnfunnock Country Park, was constructed during the 12th-century by settling Normans as a defense against the native Irish. The structure consisted of huge earth mounds known as mottes, where defensive watchtower structures were constructed to provide a clear field of vision from all sides of the settlement. The mottes were also surrounded by a ditch that provided more protection and a strategical advantage. Sometimes these mottes contained extensions known as baileys where the watchmen lived and maintained food storage. This ancient creation can be found…
