Craggaunowen Castle, 16th-century tower house in Quin, Ireland
The square stone tower house rises four stories high with thick defensive walls and features narrow windows positioned throughout its structure.
John MacSioda MacNamara constructed this defensive residence in 1550, establishing it as a strategic stronghold in County Clare's landscape.
The castle represents the architectural preferences of Gaelic nobility, who built tower houses across Ireland for protection and status display.
Visitors can explore the castle's interior chambers and climb to upper levels during summer months from April through September.
The initials of Thomas Steele, carved into a corner stone during his 1820s restoration, remain visible on the external wall.
Location: County Clare
Inception: 1550
GPS coordinates: 52.81106,-8.79365
Latest update: April 4, 2025 13:10
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