Bargy Castle, Norman fortress in County Wexford, Ireland
Bargy Castle is a Norman fortress in County Wexford with a square keep that forms the central structure, surrounded by extensions built during the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries. These additions reflect different construction phases that took place over several hundred years.
The castle originated during the Norman conquest of Ireland and was later controlled by the Rossiter family. Following its seizure by Cromwell in 1667, it changed hands several times before eventually passing 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.
Access is through large iron gates that open onto a long driveway leading to the entrance. The setting is rural, so it helps to plan your visit in advance and allow time to explore the grounds properly.
In the 1960s, young Chris de Burgh discovered a secret passage containing explosives while exploring inside one of the castle towers. This unusual discovery hints that the fortress holds hidden secrets accumulated over many centuries.
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