Howth Castle, Medieval castle in Howth, Ireland
The castle structure combines Medieval defensive elements, Gothic features, Georgian architecture, and Arts and Crafts design, modified by architect Edwin Lutyens in the 1900s.
The St Lawrence family established their initial wooden fortification near the harbor in 1180, later replacing it with stone structures starting from the 13th century.
The estate appears in James Joyce's literary works, including Finnegans Wake and Ulysses, where the author incorporated the landscape into his narrative themes.
The 472-acre grounds include three golf courses, walking trails, formal gardens, rhododendron paths, and the National Transport Museum of Ireland.
A 3,000-year-old dolmen tomb called Aideen's Grave stands within the castle grounds, marking the reported burial site of this mythological figure.
Location: Howth
Inception: 1235
Website: http://howthcastle.ie
GPS coordinates: 53.38630,-6.07900
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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