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Knappoge Castle

Castle, tower house
Knappoge Castle
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See attached document with details from Risteárd Ua Cróinín and Martin Breen, The Castles and Tower-houses of Co. Clare (unpublished report). Uploaded courtesy of R. Ua Cróinín and M. Breen. Date of upload: 15 December 2014
Knappoge Castle, also known as Knopoge, was built in the 16th century by the MacNamara clan, who were prominent Gaelic lords in the Clare region. It is remembered as a significant example of a tower house and reflects the defensive architecture and social structure of early modern Ireland.

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