Ballyloughan Castle
Ruined castle in County Carlow, Ireland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ballyloughan Castle is a ruined castle and National Monument near Bagenalstown, County Carlow in Ireland. A twin-towered gatehouse, the hall and foundations of one of the corner towers, dating to about 1300, remain.[2]
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| Ballyloughan Castle | |
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Caisleán Bhaile an Locháin | |
 Exterior of Ballyloughan Castle | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Norman |
| Location | Bagenalstown, County Carlow |
| Country | Ireland |
| Construction started | c. 1300 |
| Official name | Ballyloughan Castle |
| Reference no. | 351[1] |
History
Ballyloughan is at the western end of a glacial ridge near Mount Leinster.[3] The castle is roughly square in form, and the walls are in places up to 50 ft (15 metres) high and 5 ft thick.[4] Nothing is recorded of the castle's early history, though the majority of its features are typical of 13th century construction.[5]
References
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