Type tower house Owner State Province Connacht | Height 12 m (39 ft) Reference no. 325 Year built 1239 | |
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Location Ballylahan, Strade,
County Mayo, Ireland Address Ballylahan, Co. Mayo, Ireland Hours Open today · Open 24 hoursWednesdayOpen 24 hoursThursdayOpen 24 hoursFridayOpen 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hoursMondayOpen 24 hoursTuesdayOpen 24 hours | ||
Ballylahan castle straide co mayo built 1239
Ballylahan Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.
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Location
Ballylahan Castle is located 2.3 km (1.4 mi) northeast of Strade, on the south bank of the River Moy.
History
This castle was constructed in 1239 by Jordan de Exeter, Sheriff of Connacht and was the ancient seat of the Mac Siúrtáin (MacJordans).
The castle came under attack in 1316 by the King of Connacht, Fedlim Ó Conchobair and was almost destroyed.
Building
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.
References
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