Ballymote Castle, Norman castle in County Sligo, Ireland
The castle features a rectangular enclosure with three quarter-round towers at each corner and a double-towered gate entrance on the north wall.
Richard de Burgo, Earl of Ulster, constructed Ballymote Castle in 1300 as the final Norman fortification in the Connaught region of Ireland.
The castle changed ownership multiple times between English forces and Irish clans, reflecting the complex political relationships in medieval Ireland.
Visitors can access the castle grounds through the parking area of Saint John of God's Nursing Home on the western outskirts of Ballymote.
The interior space measures 30 meters square, with walls reaching 3 meters in thickness and containing passages designed for defense purposes.
Location: County Sligo
Inception: 1300
GPS coordinates: 54.08730,-8.52070
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:02
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