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Howth Castle

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Howth Castle
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Mortons and their descendants held Howth Castle from medieval times through 1973. The tower still stands on Howth Road, its stones marked by a 1650 renovation, a 1738 remodel, and a 1910 attic addition. Four bays and three storeys remain, with a north-east turret, while generations lived inside or passed the gate.
Attached four-bay three-storey medieval tower house with dormer attic, c.1525, with turret attached to north-east. Renovated c.1650. Renovated and openings remodelled, 1738. Renovated with dormer attic added, 1910.

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