
What is recorded here
Castle Rag is recorded as a castle in County Kildare. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.
Built in the 13th century, Castle Rag was held by the de Lacy family, influential Anglo-Norman settlers in Ireland. It is remembered as part of the medieval frontier castles that helped consolidate English control in the region.
Places near here
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Poplar SquarePicnic place · 1.1 mi
Monread District Park WoodsWood · 1.7 mi
Cupidstown HillMountain / peak · 7.9 mi
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Photo: Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0