Historical records first mention a castle here in 1570, when Walter Meyler of Duncormack held the fortification. The site’s strategic importance and changing ownership reflect the broader patterns of land control and conflict that characterised 16th and 17th century Ireland.

By the time of the Civil Survey conducted between 1654 and 1656, the castle had already fallen into ruin. The survey records that William Sutton owned 120 acres at “Price Haggard”, including the ruined castle; a testament to the destruction wrought by the Confederate Wars and Cromwellian conquest that devastated much of Ireland’s built heritage during this period. The transfer of ownership from the Meyler family to Sutton likely represents part of the widespread land confiscations that followed Cromwell’s campaign.

Archaeological surveys conducted in the late 20th century revealed tantalising details about the castle’s construction. Researchers documented the presence of a vaulted chamber with an entrance constructed from cut stone, alongside defensive features including a murder hole; a opening through which defenders could attack enemies who had breached the outer defences; and a garderobe chute, essentially a medieval toilet shaft. Unfortunately, these remaining structural elements were removed sometime after the 1980s, leaving only historical records and archaeological notes to tell the story of this once formidable stronghold.