Mitchelstown Castle, Medieval castle ruins in County Cork, Ireland
Description
Mitchelstown Castle was a grand neo-Gothic residence with around 60 principal bedrooms, designed by architects James and George Pain in 1823. The imposing structure dominated the landscape of County Cork until its destruction.
History
A fortification was first built here in the 15th century by the White Knights and later came under the family King through marriage. Centuries later, the Anglo-Irish Earls of Kingston made it their residence before it was destroyed in 1922.
Culture
The castle served as the residence for the Anglo-Irish Earls of Kingston until its destruction during the Irish Civil War in 1922.
Practical
The site is today accessible as a place where you can explore the remains and learn more about its past. It is wise to wear sturdy footwear and expect uneven ground throughout the visit.
Did you know?
After its destruction, stones from the castle were purchased by Cistercian monks from Mount Melleray Abbey for their building projects. The site later became home to a milk processing facility established by the Mitchelstown Co-operative Agricultural Society.
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