Parkavonear Castle, Norman castle ruins in Aghadoe, Ireland.
The cylindrical stone structure rises two stories high with walls measuring two meters thick and features an internal staircase connecting both levels.
Following the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169, this defensive fortification was constructed in the thirteenth century to control the surrounding territory.
The castle's name derives from the Irish term 'paírc an mhóinéir', translating to 'field of the meadow' in the English language.
Visitors can reach the castle by taking the N70 road west from Killarney for one kilometer, then turning right onto Ballydowny Drive.
The castle features a rare circular design among Norman fortifications, which typically followed rectangular architectural patterns during that period.
Location: Aghadoe
GPS coordinates: 52.07444,-9.55472
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:08
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