Forgotten History
Parke's Castle
Sligo, Ireland
Parke's Castle is a 17th-century Manor house. It was originally known as Newtowne and is situated on the shore of Lough Gill, County Leitrim, Ireland. Parke's Castle was built on the site of an earlier 16th century O'Rourke (Uí Ruairc) tower house. The Gaelic tower house and bawn had been confiscated by The English Crown, following the execution of its last owner, Brian O'Rourke. Subsequently, the site was leased and renovated by Captain Robert Parke in the 1630s. Parke had been granted some of the former O'Rourke lands as part of the Plantations.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Sligo, Ireland
- Coordinates
- 54.26479, -8.33443
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q3752480
What is Parke's Castle?
Parke's Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Markree Castle, Oyster Island Lighthouse, Lower Rosses Lighthouse, Black Rock Lighthouse.
Where is Parke's Castle?
Parke's Castle is in Sligo, Ireland. Coordinates: 54.26479, -8.33443.
How do I get to Parke's Castle?
Parke's Castle is at Sligo, Ireland (54.26479, -8.33443). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.