Carbury Castle, Motte-and-bailey castle in County Kildare, Ireland.
The fortress stands on a hill with a raised earthwork supporting a keep and an enclosed courtyard that served defensive functions.
Built around 1220, the castle changed ownership from the de Bermingham family to native Irish forces before being designated to the Colley family in 1562.
The complex includes a mansion house, church, graveyard, and mausoleum, reflecting the social structures of medieval Irish society.
Visitors can reach the castle by turning right at the Castle Inn and following the road past the church to the designated parking area.
The hill contains two Bronze Age barrows, indicating human settlement long before the Norman construction of the castle began.
Location: County Kildare
Inception: 1220
GPS coordinates: 53.36167,-6.96889
Latest update: March 14, 2025 01:05
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