Three Castle Head, Medieval defensive structure in County Cork, Ireland
Three Castle Head consists of three towers connected by a 100-meter stone wall, perched on cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Constructed in 1207 by Donagh O'Mahony, the castle served as a stronghold for the O'Mahony clan until British confiscation in 1627.
The castle represents early Norman architecture in southern Ireland, featuring distinct dry-stone masonry techniques in each of its three towers.
Visitors need to walk 30 minutes through private farmland and steep terrain to reach the site, with a suggested donation of 3 euros.
A man-made lake at the base of the castle is contained by an ancient wall that prevents water from flowing over the 120-meter cliffs.
Location: County Cork
GPS coordinates: 51.48278,-9.83667
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:44
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