Forgotten History
Ballinskelligs Castle
Cahersiveen, Ireland
Ballinskelligs Castle is a castle located near Ballinskelligs on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. The castle is situated on the western shore of Ballinskelligs Bay, on a narrow promontory which is subject to heavy erosion. The castle was constructed by the MacCarthy Mórs in the 16th century to protect the bay from pirates, and possibly in order to charge a tariff on incoming trade vessels.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Cahersiveen, Ireland
- Coordinates
- 51.82010, -10.27051
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q4851764
What is Ballinskelligs Castle?
Ballinskelligs Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Fermoyle Castle, Cromwell Point lighthouse, Ballycarbery Castle, Skellig Michael Lighthouse.
Where is Ballinskelligs Castle?
Ballinskelligs Castle is in Cahersiveen, Ireland. Coordinates: 51.82010, -10.27051.
How do I get to Ballinskelligs Castle?
Ballinskelligs Castle is at Cahersiveen, Ireland (51.82010, -10.27051). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.