What is recorded here

Lissamota Castle was built in the 13th century by the MacNamara family, who were prominent Gaelic lords in the region. It is remembered as a strategic stronghold in medieval County Limerick and as an example of early Irish castle architecture.

Places near here

Burial GroundBurial ground · 1144 yd

mill (water)mill (water) · 1150 yd

Burial Gd. for ChildrenChildren's burial ground · 1161 yd

Fort William Housecountry house · 1174 yd

Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1522 yd

Hachured (1923).Castle, motte · 1.3 mi

Famine stoneMemorial · 2.1 mi

Flat cemetery in Kiltenan SouthFlat cemetery · 2.2 mi

KnockfeerinaMountain / peak · 2.5 mi

Kinnoor WellSpring · 3.3 mi

LaghtpatrickSpring · 3.8 mi

European ashEuropean ash · 4.3 mi

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