What is recorded here
Dysert Castle is recorded as a castle in County Limerick. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.
Dysert Castle was built in the 13th century by the de Clare family, Norman lords of Thomond. It is remembered as an example of early Norman architecture in Ireland and for its strategic role in the expansion of Norman influence into Munster.
Places near here
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Robertstown Church (in ruins)Church · 1.0 mi
Old MillWater mill, unclassified · 1.1 mi
Holly IslandIslet · 2.3 mi
Gammarel PointHeadland · 2.3 mi
Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime MuseumMuseum · 2.4 mi
Aughinish PointHeadland · 2.5 mi
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