What is recorded here

Castle is a ruined tower house in Gardens, Kilkenny. It stands as a castle, though time has taken much of it. What remains is enough to show that people built this place to last. They were wrong about lasting, but right about being seen.

The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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