Bargy Castle, Norman fortress in County Wexford, Ireland
The square keep of Bargy Castle features two perpendicular wings added during the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries, maintaining its structural integrity through time.
The castle changed ownership in 1667 when Cromwell confiscated it from the Rossiter family and granted it to William Ivory, who later sold it to the Harvey family.
The castle holds a connection to the 1798 Wexford Rebellion through Beauchamp Bagenal Harvey, who commanded the Wexford insurgents during this period.
Located 12 kilometers southwest of Wexford town, visitors access the castle through large iron gates and follow a long driveway to reach the entrance.
In 1960, young Chris de Burgh and his brother discovered explosives within a secret passage inside one of the castle towers during their exploration.
Location: County Wexford
GPS coordinates: 52.22111,-6.49190
Latest update: May 16, 2025 13:21
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