Ballylahan Castle

Ballylahan Castle
Native name
Irish: Caisleán Átha Leathain
Ballylaghan Castle
Type tower house
Location Ballylahan, Strade,
County Mayo, Ireland
Coordinates 53°56′04″N 9°06′18″W / 53.934332°N 9.104869°W / 53.934332; -9.104869Coordinates: 53°56′04″N 9°06′18″W / 53.934332°N 9.104869°W / 53.934332; -9.104869
Height 12 m (39 ft)
Built 1239
Owner State
Official name: Ballylahan Castle
Reference no. 325
Location of Ballylahan Castle in Ireland

Ballylahan Castle is a tower house and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland.[1][2]

Location

Ballylahan Castle is located 2.3 km (1.4 mi) northeast of Strade, on the south bank of the River Moy.[3]

History

This castle was constructed in 1239 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

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

  1. ↑ Dublin.), James Fraser (of (1 January 1844). "Guide through Ireland" – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ Lewis, Samuel (1 January 1837). "A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland". Lewis – via Google Books.
  3. ↑ http://www.mayolibrary.ie/en/LocalStudies/IrishTouristAssociationSurvey/Templemore/Antiquities/PDFDocument,19176,en.pdf
  4. ↑ "Ballylahan Castle – Straide Parish".
  5. ↑ "JORDAN'S OF MAYO: HISTORY".
  6. ↑ "Ballylahan Castle Co Mayo".
  7. ↑ http://www.tara.tcd.ie/handle/2262/18862
  8. ↑ McNeill, T. E. (18 August 2005). "Castles in Ireland: Feudal Power in a Gaelic World". Routledge – via Google Books.
  9. ↑ "Ballylahan Castle".
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