Carrickmines Castle, Medieval defensive castle in Carrickmines, Ireland.
The medieval fortress includes defensive structures with towers, curtain walls, and a central keep carved into the bedrock of County Dublin.
During the Irish Rebellion of 1641, English forces laid siege to the castle, resulting in the death of 300 members of Walsh, O'Byrne, and O'Toole families.
Archaeological excavations at the castle site revealed 40,000 artifacts, including medieval weapons, coins, pottery, and human remains from the 1642 siege.
The remains of the castle are now integrated within and beneath the M50 motorway roundabouts, with restricted physical access due to safety concerns.
The construction of the M50 motorway led to protests by the Carrickminders group, who campaigned to preserve the archaeological significance of the castle site.
Location: County Dublin
GPS coordinates: 53.25329,-6.17540
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:45
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