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Swords Castle is a vast pentagonal enclosure in County Dublin, built around 1200 for Archbishop John Comyn. Its thirty-five-metre wall spans nearly six acres, far larger than typical Irish strongholds, suggesting pride rather than defensive necessity. Inside stood a private chapel, knightly quarters and a great hall, creating a luxurious manor for a religious leader. The castle survived rebellion and neglect, preserving the bold scale of early medieval church power.

Swords Castle is recorded as a castle in County Dublin. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.

Swords Castle was built in the late 12th or early 13th century by the Anglo-Normans during their expansion into Ireland. It is remembered as an important medieval stronghold in the Dublin area and is associated with the Butler family, who later held significant power in the region.