Castle Salem, Medieval fortress in Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland
The fortress rises 70 feet tall with walls measuring 11 feet in thickness, featuring internal arches and a central square keep for defense purposes.
Catherine Fitzgerald, daughter of the Earl of Desmond, constructed the original Benduff Castle in 1470, which later became Castle Salem under William Morris's ownership.
The Morris family transformed the castle into a center of Quaker activity in Ireland, receiving frequent visits from William Penn during the 17th century.
Castle Salem operates as a working farm with bed and breakfast services, offering guided tours through its medieval architecture and surrounding grounds.
An L-shaped farmhouse built in 1682 connects directly to the castle structure, requiring visitors to enter through the house to access the medieval fortress.
Location: County Cork
GPS coordinates: 51.59588,-9.05603
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:34
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