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Clare Castle — Skehanagh

Castle — Anglo-Norman masonry castle

Why this matters

Clare Castle — Skehanagh was built by the Fitzgeralds, Lords of Desmond, in the 15th century. It is remembered as an example of late medieval tower-house architecture in the Clare region and reflects the political and territorial influence of the Fitzgerald family in the area.

What is recorded here

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attached document with details from Risteárd Ua Cróinín and Martin Breen, The Castles and Tower-houses of Co. Clare (unpublished report).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: 12 December 2014
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