Merlinpark Castle
Merlin Park Castle | |
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Native name Irish: Caisleán Mhuirlinne | |
Merlin Castle | |
Type | tower house |
Location | Merlin Park, Galway, County Galway, Ireland |
Coordinates | 53°16′47″N 8°59′53″W / 53.279750°N 8.998088°WCoordinates: 53°16′47″N 8°59′53″W / 53.279750°N 8.998088°W |
Built | early 12th century |
Owner | State |
National Monument of Ireland | |
Official name | Merlinpark Castle |
Reference no. | 609 |
Location of Merlin Park Castle in Ireland |
Merlin Park Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Galway, Ireland.[1][2][3]
Location[]
Merlinpark Castle is located 4 km (2½ mile) east-northeast of Galway city centre.
History[]
Merlinpark Castle was built for Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair in the early 12th century.
It was owned by the Lynch (Ó Loingsigh) in the 16th century. [3] Still in good condition, it was lived in until the mid-19th century.[4]
References[]
Categories:
- National Monuments in County Galway
- Castles in County Galway
- Irish castle stubs