What is recorded here
17th Century Tower house
Moyne Castle is a 17th-century tower house, likely built by a local Gaelic family or minor Irish noble as a defensive residence during a period of political instability. It is remembered as a typical example of early modern Irish architecture and the strategic importance of such structures in the rural landscape.
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Photo: Mike Searle · CC BY-SA 2.0