What is recorded here
Gortmakellis Castle was built by the Butler family, Earls of Ormond, during the 15th or 16th century. It is remembered as part of the extensive network of Butler strongholds that played a key role in the control of Munster during the late medieval period.
Places near here
Burnt spread in GortmakellisBurnt spread · 238 yd
Enclosure in BallyknockEnclosure · 1157 yd
Ballyknock HillMountain / peak · 1404 yd
Church (In Ruins)Church · 1.2 mi
Castle in RuinsHouse, fortified house · 1.2 mi
Ballykelly Church (in Ruins)Church · 1.2 mi
Synone CastleCastle · 1.7 mi
Rock of CashelHeritage attraction · 2.0 mi
Cormac's ChapelHeritage attraction · 2.0 mi
The Rock Of CashelVisitor information · 2.0 mi
Black mulberryBlack mulberry · 2.1 mi
Clonoulty HillMountain / peak · 6.2 miOther information
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