Ballylahan Castle

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

Ballylahan Castle
Native name
Irish: Caisleán Átha Leathain
Ballylaghan Castle
Typetower house
LocationBallylahan, Strade,
County Mayo, Ireland
Coordinates53.934332°N 9.104869°W / 53.934332; -9.104869
Height12 m (39 ft)
Built1239
OwnerState
Official nameBallylahan Castle
Reference no.325
Location of Ballylahan Castle in Ireland

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". p. 486 – via Google Books.
  2. Lewis, Samuel (1 January 1837). "A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland". Lewis. p. 609 – via Google Books.
  3. "Antiquities" (PDF). Mayolibrary.ie. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  4. "Ballylahan Castle – Straide Parish". Straideparish.com.
  5. "JORDAN'S OF MAYO: HISTORY". Straideparish.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-12. Retrieved 2016-11-07.
  6. "Ballylahan Castle Co Mayo". Irelandinruins.blogspot.ie.
  7. Bigari, Angelo Maria (12 May 1964). "Castle of Ballylaghan, Co. Mayo". Tara.tcd.ie. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  8. McNeill, T. E. (18 August 2005). Castles in Ireland: Feudal Power in a Gaelic World. Routledge. p. 256. ISBN 9781134708864 – via Google Books.
  9. "Ballylahan Castle". Irishantiquities.bravehost.com.


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