Cantwell's Castle, Medieval tower house in County Kilkenny, Ireland.
The limestone structure measures 10 meters from north to south and 8.2 meters from east to west, featuring narrow archery windows on its ground floor.
The Cantwell family, who arrived in Ireland with Strongbow in 1177, established this residence that later served as a garrison during conflicts with Cromwell in 1649.
The castle incorporates architectural elements such as Gothic doorways, murder holes, and window seats that reflect medieval Irish defensive building techniques.
The castle site stands near multiple historical points of interest in County Kilkenny, making it suitable for inclusion in regional heritage tours.
The ground floor contains an unusual fireplace placement, distinguishing it from typical tower house designs of the medieval period in Ireland.
Location: County Kilkenny
GPS coordinates: 52.68247,-7.19508
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:08
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