Ashtown Castle, Medieval tower house in Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland
The four-story stone fortified house stands within Phoenix Park, featuring a circular staircase and thick defensive walls from its original construction period.
Construction of Ashtown Castle occurred in 1430 under government directives that provided financial support to builders of defensive structures during that period.
The castle functions as an educational center where visitors learn about medieval defensive architecture and the development of Dublin through different centuries.
Visitors can access the castle from November to March, Wednesday through Sunday between 09:30 and 17:30, and daily from April to October between 10:00 and 17:45.
The structure remained hidden within the walls of Ashtown Lodge for 250 years until its discovery during demolition work in 1978.
Location: Dublin
Inception: 1430
GPS coordinates: 53.36577,-6.33057
Latest update: May 14, 2025 12:15
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