S5841 : Castles of Leinster: Thomastown (Sweetman's), Kilkenny (1)

taken 9 years ago, near to Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, Ireland

Castles of Leinster: Thomastown (Sweetman's), Kilkenny (1)
Castles of Leinster: Thomastown (Sweetman's), Kilkenny (1)
There are at least three castles in the old walled town of Thomastown, two in the town (Sweetman's and Brady's), and one (Grenan) on the outskirts. This is Sweetman's Castle near the town bridge (aka Mullin's Castle), a three storey urban tower house beside the River Nore, built c1350, and remodelled in the C16 with insertions of upper windows, and a second storey fireplace.

S5841 : Castles of Leinster: Thomastown (Sweetman's), Kilkenny (2)
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Sunday, 14 June, 2015   (more nearby)
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Wednesday, 15 July, 2015
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Historic sites and artefacts  Defence, Military 
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! S 5853 4171 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:31.4420N 7:8.3046W
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Irish: geotagged! S 5857 4171
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