Ballylahan Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.[1][2]
| Ballylahan Castle | |
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| Native name Irish: Caisleán Átha Leathain | |
| Ballylaghan Castle | |
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| Type | tower house |
| Location | Ballylahan, Strade, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°56′04″N 9°06′18″W / 53.934332°N 9.104869°W |
| Height | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Built | 1239 |
| Owner | State |
| Official name | Ballylahan Castle |
| Reference no. | 325 |
  Location of Ballylahan Castle in Ireland | |
Location edit
Ballylahan Castle is located 2.3 km (1.4 mi) northeast of Strade, on the south bank of the River Moy.[3]
History edit
This castle was constructed in 1260 by Jordan de Exeter, Sheriff of Connacht and was the ancient seat of the Mac Siúrtáin (MacJordans).[4][5]
The castle came under attack in 1316 by the King of Connacht, Fedlim Ó Conchobair and was almost destroyed.[6][7]
Building edit
The main entrance was in the east and it was flanked by two circular towers, of which only one remains. The entrance gives access to an irregular hexagonal bawn. There is evidence of buildings particularly against the western wall. The bawn has some good base-batter, particularly at the northwest corner.[8][9]
References edit
- ^ Dublin.), James Fraser (of (1 January 1844). "Guide through Ireland". p. 486 – via Google Books.
- ^ Lewis, Samuel (1 January 1837). "A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland". Lewis. p. 609 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Antiquities" (PDF). Mayolibrary.ie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ "Ballylahan Castle – Straide Parish". Straideparish.com.
- ^ "JORDAN'S OF MAYO: HISTORY". Straideparish.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
- ^ "Ballylahan Castle Co Mayo". Irelandinruins.blogspot.ie.
- ^ Bigari, Angelo Maria (12 May 1964). "Castle of Ballylaghan, Co. Mayo". Tara.tcd.ie. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ McNeill, T. E. (18 August 2005). Castles in Ireland: Feudal Power in a Gaelic World. Routledge. p. 256. ISBN 9781134708864 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Ballylahan Castle". Irishantiquities.bravehost.com.
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