What is recorded here

James Bluett’s Castle stood on the west side of High Street in Kilmallock, though its exact foundation has vanished beneath later building. A castle in a small market town suggests pride, defense, or simple grandeur, but the name and street are all that remain. The missing location turns the claim into a ghost, forcing imagination to fill the gap left by forgotten stones.

The precise location of James Bluett's Castle on High St [Main St.] has not been identified. Described in the Urban Survey (Bradley et. al. 1989, 153) as following; 'James Bluett’s Castle. High St. This is known to have been on the west side of the street'. Compiled by: Caimin O'Brien Date of upload: 01 October 2019

James Bluett's Castle in Kilmallock was built by James Bluett, an Englishman, in the early 17th century, likely as a private residence during the period of English settlement in Ireland. It is remembered as a historical marker of colonial presence and early modern architecture in the region.

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