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Castle

Castle, tower house
Castle
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Castle stands in Carrickcloney, County Kilkenny, a tower house built to dominate the local landscape. Its stones mark a time when strength and visibility mattered more than comfort. Whatever life moved inside those walls has faded, but the structure still proves the urgency of the people who raised it.
The Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI) is in the process of providing information on all monuments on The Historic Environment Viewer (HEV). Currently the information for this record has not been uploaded. To access available information for research purposes please make an appointment in advance with the Archive Unit (open Fridays 10.00 am – 5.00 pm), Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, The Custom House, Dublin 1 D01W6XO or email NMarchive@housing.gov.ie.

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