Kiltinan Castle, Medieval castle near Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland.
Kiltinan Castle is a medieval fortress near Fethard in County Tipperary, standing on limestone rock above the Clashawley River. The structure features two four-stage towers with crenellated parapets and decorative stone copings on top.
The castle came under control of the Butler family from the 13th century and shaped the valley for hundreds of years. In 1650 it was attacked and damaged during the invasion by Cromwell's forces.
The castle grounds contain a medieval church and graveyard that show how Irish building styles changed over time. These structures remain woven into the landscape and shape how the place feels today.
The property today functions as a racehorse stud farm managed by Madeleine Gurdon, wife of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. The castle sits in a rural setting near Fethard and is best reached by car.
At a gateway leading to the well, a stone plaque from 1821 shows a sculpted two-tailed cat. This rare and curious detail reflects the personal tastes of someone who once lived here.
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