Forgotten History
Ballymote Castle
Ballymote, Ireland
Ballymote Castle (Irish: Caisleán Bhaile an Mhóta) is a large rectangular keepless castle, built around 1300. It is located in the townland of Carrownanty on the outskirts of Ballymote in southern County Sligo, Ireland. This area was known historically as Átha Cliath an Chorainn, which roughly translates as The Ford of the Hurdles of Corann. It is the last of the Norman castles in Connacht. It was probably built in order to protect the newly won possessions of Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster (also known as the Red Earl), in County Sligo, some distance from an earlier motte.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Ballymote, Ireland
- Coordinates
- 54.08764, -8.51969
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q4852234
What is Ballymote Castle?
Ballymote Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Knocknashee Hillfort, Markree Castle, Parke's Castle, Oyster Island Lighthouse.
Where is Ballymote Castle?
Ballymote Castle is in Ballymote, Ireland. Coordinates: 54.08764, -8.51969.
How do I get to Ballymote Castle?
Ballymote Castle is at Ballymote, Ireland (54.08764, -8.51969). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.