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Castle Arundel rose on a West Cork hill in the early thirteenth century under Lord Arundel, watching Inchidoney Island and Clonakilty harbour. The stones vanished without a surface trace, but the hill still holds the shape of a castle that refused to leave.

On top of a hill with commanding view over Inchidoney Island to W and Clonakilty harbour to NW. According to Lewis (1837, Vol. 2, 611), Lord Arundel built castle here in early part of thirteenth century. No visible surface trace. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009

Lord Arundel is credited with building Castle Arundel in the early thirteenth century, according to historical records. The site's strategic location on a hill overlooking key maritime approaches highlights its importance for medieval defense and control of the surrounding area.

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