Ballymalis Castle

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Ballymalis Castle
The ruins of Ballymalis Castle

The ruins of Ballymalis Castle

Alternative name (s): Caisleán Bhéal Átha Málais
Creation time : Early 16th century
Castle type : Niederungsburg (Tower House)
Conservation status: ruin
Standing position : Irish nobility
Construction: Quarry stone
Place: Beaufort
Geographical location 52 ° 5 '4.3 "  N , 9 ° 41' 32.6"  W Coordinates: 52 ° 5 '4.3 "  N , 9 ° 41' 32.6"  W.
Height: 12  m ASLTemplate: height / unknown reference
Ballymalis Castle (Ireland)
Ballymalis Castle

Ballymalis Castle ( Irish Caisleán Bhéal Átha Málais ) is the ruin of a tower house 4.3 km northwest of the village of Beaufort in County Kerry, Ireland . The ruin is on the north bank of the Laune near the mouth of the Gaddagh . The Ring of Kerry runs north of it . The castle ruins are considered a national monument .

history

This castle was built by the Ó Muircheartaighs (O'Moriartys) at the beginning of the 16th century . Later it fell to the Ó Fearghuis (Ferrises), who had it renovated at the end of the 16th century. In 1677 the manor was confiscated by the Crown and given to Francis Brewster , who passed it on to the Eager (Eagar) family.

description

Ballymalis Castle is a tower house whose ruins have been partially restored. It has a rectangular floor plan, four full storeys and an attic, as well as guard towers on the southwest and southeast corners. There are also sinks, a machine , chimneys, open chimneys, coupled windows and windows with skylights. Part of the old battlement has also been preserved.

Gallery images

  • Castles of Munster, Ballymalis, Kerry (2) - geograph.org.uk - 1392752.jpg
  • Castles of Munster, Ballymalis, Kerry (3) - geograph.org.uk - 1392760.jpg
  • Castles of Munster, Ballymalis, Kerry (4) - geograph.org.uk - 1392765.jpg

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Ballymalis Castle (Killarney, Ireland): Top Tips Before You Go (with Photos) . In: TripAdvisor . Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  2. ↑ Irish Castles - Ballymalis Castle . www.britainirelandcastles.com. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  3. ^ Kerry Heritage Society . In: www.facebook.com . Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  4. ↑ John Murray: Handbook for travelers in Ireland . August 24, 1864. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  5. ^ Berthold Seemann: Journal of Botany, British and Foreign . West, Newman & Company. August 24, 1889. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  6. ↑ Jim Larner: Killarney: History & Heritage . Collins Press. August 24, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  7. ↑ Michael C. O'Laughlin: Families of Co. Kerry, Ireland . Irish Roots Café. March 1, 1999. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  8. ↑ Ballymalis Castle, County Kerry . In: www.aboutireland.ie . Retrieved January 10, 2018.
  9. ↑ Story of Ballymalis Castle . In: dúchas.ie . Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  10. ↑ Ballymalis Castle . In: irishantiquities.bravehost.com . Retrieved January 10, 2019.

Web links

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