Castles and forts in County Limerick, A to Z

Showing 61–120 of 260 well-recorded places (23.1% of this list). Open a place for its recorded details, map and nearby places; use the page links to browse the rest.

Open County Limerick on the map

CastleCastle — unclassifiedIn level pasture, on a slight E-facing slope. The site presently consists of a sub-rectangular level area (42m N-S; 28m…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedIn 1840 the Ordnance Survey recorded that the ‘old church of this Parish was originally of the form of a cross, but it…
CastleCastle — Anglo-Norman masonry castleNational monument No. Askeaton is located on the river Deel in west Limerick just inland from the Shannon estuary on…
CastleCastle — tower houseWestropp (1906-7, 218-9) recorded the following details about Amogan More Castle; '1583 John Crone Sarsfield or Morris…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedSituated on pasture immediately N of Ballinard House, depicted as a rectangular-shaped building with lime-kiln…
CastleCastle — hall-houseBallycahane Castle described in 1840 as following; 'This building is a complete ruin. There was a part of it pulled…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedBallyculhane (Baile Uí Chathláin/the town of Ó Cathláin) Castle in the parish of Kildimo was described in 1840 as…
CastleCastle — tower houseAccording to Lewis (1837 Vol. 2, 67) there are 'the remains of Castle Egney, consisting only of one slender square…
CastleCastle — tower houseIn 1840 the Ordnance Survey described Dunmoon [Ballynahinch] Castle as follows; ‘This castle measures forty two feet…
CastleCastle — tower houseBallyvoughan Castle described in 1840 as this castle 'measure on the inside twenty four feet [7.3m] by nineteen feet…
CastleCastle — tower houseWestropp (1906-07, 161-2) recorded the following details about Bolane Castle; 'W. Shane, mac Ric. mac W., held Beolane…
CastleCastle — Anglo-Norman masonry castleBrittas Castle described in 1840 as following; 'In the E. part of the td. of Brittas and on the bank of the River…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedBruff Castle was described in 1840 as follows; ‘the ruins of the old Castle of Bruff, formerly the residence of Sit…
CastleCastle — tower houseCaherelly West Castle described in 1840 as, 'This castle is set upon a small eminence. It is about 60 feet high and 20…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedThe following description of this monument is taken from 'The Urban Archaeological Survey of County Limerick' compiled…
CastleCastle — hall-houseIn grounds of country house, between holy well and motte; within or near site of medieval borough. Fragmentary ivy-clad…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedClogh Castle described in 1840 as 'These ruins are of rectangular form, 22 feet broad. The east wall is perfect; the…
CastleCastle — tower houseIn area of dense overgrowth. Two blocks of fallen masonry, lying on either side of culverted stream, only visible trace…
CastleCastle — tower houseCatherine, daughter of the Earl of Desmond died in 1506, the Annals wrote that; 'Catherine, daughter of the Earl of…
CastleCastle — tower houseWestropp (1906-7, 192) recorded the fiollowing details about Fantstown Castle; '1583 Jas. ffant held ffantestown or…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedOverlooking White River, on NW-facing slope of low hill which has been extensively quarried for gravel. Only visible…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedKilcullane Castle described in 1840 as following; 'On the bank of the river (Camoge) east of the old Church and in the…
CastleCastle — tower houseThe ruins of Kilfinnane Castle known locally as 'Roche's Castle' stands in the N quadrant of Kilfinnane town to the W…
CastleCastle — tower houseRectangular tower (9.8m N-S; 10.5m E-W) standing directly on N bank of Glencorbry River close to its confluence with…
CastleCastle — tower houseO'Hurley Castle situated on E edge of Knocklong Hill overlooking St Patrick's and St. Paul's Well's 85m to E, with…
CastleCastle — tower houseOn rock outcrop, at the base of Knockadoon Hill now standing on a narrow causeway between the S shoreline of Lough Gur…
CastleCastle — tower houseRathnaseer Castle described by Salter (2004, 93) as follows; 'This Desmond tower measuring 8.6m by 7.2m has two storeys…
CastleCastle — tower houseRathurd (Ráth Shiuird) Castle described in 1840 as, ‘This castle, which is seated on an eminence, is circular, and is…
CastleCastle — tower houseWestropp (1906-07, 159-60) recorded the following details about Shanpallas Castle; 'O'Donovan regards this as the…
CastleCastle — tower houseWestropp (1906-7, 168) recorded the following details about Tullovin Castle, Sheela-na-gig and bawn; '1586 Tuloven…
CastleCastle — tower houseWoodstock (Bodastóic) Castle stands today in a woodland area on the townland boundary with Rylanes. Moated Site in…
CastleCastle — tower houseBallingarry Castle described in 1840 as following; 'Ballingarry Castle, the walls of which are in a state of perfect…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedWestropp (1906-07, 94) recorded the following details about Knockatancashlane (Cnoc an tSeanchaisleáin/ the hill of the…
CastleCastle — tower houseRuins of Castle Mahon tower house located 20m to SSW of 18th century Castle Mahon house and 75m N of the River Deel.…
CastleCastle — motte and baileyIn pasture, immediately W Glenlary stream that runs N-S. An enclosure lies 140m to the W. Depicted on the 1840 ed. OSi…
CastleCastle — motte and baileyAt NE end of hill on E fringe of upland area, with extensive view NE over Shannon estuary and E over plain of Limerick.…
CastleCastle — tower houseSituated on high ground with commanding views of the surrounding countryside. Medieval ruins of Cahervally Church and…
CastleCastle — ringworkThis monument was excavated in 1997 and 1998 by Audrey Gahan, ADS (97E0285), in advance of the N20/N21 Adare-Anacotty…
CastleCastle — ringworkArchaeological test trenching carried out by Fiona Rooney at Ballysimon under licence No. 98E0487 was summarised as…
CastleCastle — ringworkPossible site of Anglo-Norman earth and timber castle built by William de Braose (de Briouze) which was later replaced…
CastleCastle — ringworkThe precise location of a possible earthwork castle or high status ringfort which gave its name to the townland of…
CastleCastle — ringworkSituated immediately S of a field boundary on a S-facing slope in woodland bordering rolling pasture. Truncates a henge…
CastleCastle — ringworkRingwork identified during 1990-1 excavations of King John's Castle, the discovery of which was described by Wiggins…
CastleCastle — ringworkSituated on high ground with commanding views of the surrounding countryside with rock outcropping that has been…
CastleCastle — ringworkSituated on a gentle rise in the N part of a golf course, immediately to E of a housing estate and S of a garage and…
CastleCastle — tower houseMedieval tower house described in the Urban Survey of County Limerick (Bradley et. 1989, 40-40-1) as following; 'The…
CastleCastle — tower houseIn gently undulating pasture. Five storey rectangular tower (c. 11.75m N-S; 8m E-W); only E and S walls now stand: E to…
CastleCastle — tower houseMedieval castle known as 'Thom Cor Castle' in the city of Limerick described in the Urban Survey (Bradley et. 1989…
CastleCastle — tower houseThe precise location of a castle in the townland of Srahane has not been identified. Westropp (1906-7, 95) recorded the…
CastleCastle — tower houseIn gently undulating pasture, in demesne of Stoneville House. Circular ivy-clad tower, standing to two storeys, built…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedThe precise location of the Castle of Courteroddery in the townland of Abbeyfarm has not been identified. Westropp…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedThe precise location of Adamstown Castle within the townland has not been identified. Castle site described in 1943 as…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedThe precise location of a castle in the townland of Ahacore has not been identified. Westropp (1906-07, 99) recorded…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedThe precise location of Annagh castle within the townland has not been identified. Annagh Castle described by Westropp…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedThe precise location of Ardagh Castle has not been identified, it is not certain if there was a castle in the borough…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedThe exact location of a castle in 'Ederrireloghan' that is mentioned in 16th and 17th century documents has been lost…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedWestropp (1906-7, 153) recorded the following details about a possible castle in Attyflin which he was very doubtful…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedThe precise location of Dewlish or Ballinacurra (Béal Átha na Cora) Castle within the townland has not been identified.…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedThe precise location of a castle in the townland of Ballincurra has not been identified. Westropp (1906-7, 168)…
CastleCastle — unclassifiedThe precise location of Ballinscoola Castle and bawn within the townland has not been identified. Described by Westropp…

Pictures: Mike Searle, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0; Liam, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0; Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0