
What is recorded here
Knocklmoylan Castle stands in County Kilkenny, Ireland. The location is clear even though little else is known. A castle in that county must have faced storms, sieges or stubborn neighbours. The field around it may still hold the shape of those conflicts.
Knocklmoylan Castle is recorded as a castle in County Kilkenny. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.
Knocklmoylan Castle was built in the 15th century by the Butler family, who were powerful lords in Kilkenny and key figures in Irish medieval history. The castle is remembered as part of the extensive network of Butler strongholds that helped consolidate their influence in the region.
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