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Athlone Castle
12th century castle in Westmeath, Ireland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the ship, see RMMV Athlone Castle.
Athlone Castle, sometimes known as Adamson Castle, is a castle located in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, dating from the 12th century.
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Athlone Castle | |
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Part of the Town of Athlone | |
Athlone, Westmeath in Ireland | |
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Coordinates | 53°25′24″N 7°56′33″W |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Owner | City of Athlone, Ireland |
Operator | Athlone Arts and Tourism |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Restored |
Website | athlonecastle |
Site history | |
Built | 1129 (Wooden fort), 1210 (Motte-and-Bailey) |
Built by | Bishop John de Gray of Norwich |
In use | 1129-1969 |
Battles/wars | Siege of Athlone |
Official name | Athlone Castle |
Reference no. | 520[1] |
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