What is recorded here
Balleen Castle was built in the 15th century by the Butler family, who were powerful lords in Kilkenny. It is remembered as a significant medieval stronghold associated with the Earls of Ormond.
Places near here
CastleCastle, unclassified · 3 yd
IndicatedBawn · 50 yd
Garranamanagh Ringfort (rath)Archaeological place · 823 yd
CaisealArchaeological place · 851 yd
Church in Tifeaghna (browne)Church · 1216 yd
Foyle Bridgebridge · 1506 yd
The PondsForest · 2.0 mi
Freshford LoopWalking route · 2.3 mi
Emma Jane Browne-ClaytonMemorial · 2.3 mi
Red horse-chestnutRed horse-chestnut · 2.3 mi
Clomantagh HillMountain / peak · 2.9 mi
John HelyMemorial · 4.7 miOther information
Photo: Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0