Barmeath Castle
| Barmeath Castle | |
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 Barmeath Castle with lake |
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| Creation time : | 15th century |
| Castle type : | Fortress |
| Conservation status: | well preserved |
| Standing position : | Irish nobility |
| Construction: | Quarry stone |
| Place: | Grange wave |
| Geographical location | 53 ° 49 '37.4 " N , 6 ° 20' 14.1" W |
| Height: | 78 m ASLTemplate: height / unknown reference |
Barmeath Castle ( Irish Caisleán Bhearna MHEA ) is a quadrangular castle in Grangebellew , west of Dunleer in the center of Ireland's County Louth .
The castle was built as a tower house in the 15th century . The Bellew family had lived there since 1670. At the end of the 17th century, the Tower House was renovated and integrated into the Georgian style fort today . In 1830 Patrick Bellew had the castle expanded and an entrance tower with portcullis added.
Of particular interest is the 4 hectare landscaped garden with a lake, an island in it, a rock bridge and a shell house designed by the garden architect Thomas Wright in the 18th century. The castle and garden are in a 120 hectare park.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Castles of Ireland - Barmeath Castle . In: Britain Ireland Castles . Retrieved February 27, 2019.
- ↑ a b Conservation Barmeath Castle . Irish Georgian Society. Retrieved February 27, 2019.