Castle Carra, Medieval hall house on Lough Carra, County Mayo, Ireland.
The rectangular great tower of Castle Carra stands on the eastern bank of Lough Carra, featuring stone walls and architectural elements from the 13th century.
Adam de Staunton, an Anglo-Norman subject of the de Burgo family, constructed Castle Carra in 1229 as a three-story tower within a strong defensive enclosure.
The Staunton family adopted the Irish name Mac an Mhilidh, meaning 'son of the warrior,' which evolved into MacEvilly, showing the integration of Norman settlers.
Located 2.5 kilometers west of Carnacon, the castle ruins contain visible elements including an arched roof chamber, slit windows, and remnants of upper-story features.
The castle overlooks Black Hole, recognized as the deepest section of Lough Carra, where Captain William Bowen added defensive gunloops in the 1570s.
Location: County Mayo
GPS coordinates: 53.72139,-9.25528
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:16
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