Castles of Munster: Belvelly, Cork (C) Mike Searle

W7970 : Castles of Munster: Belvelly, Cork

taken 5 years ago, near to Belvelly, Lissanisky and Statty Bridge, Cork, Ireland

Castles of Munster: Belvelly, Cork

This C15 tower of the Hodnett family was of strategic importance in guarding the ford linking Great Island to the mainland, the only means of crossing until it was replaced by the existing bridge in 1807. Briefly in the possession of Sir Walter Raleigh, its last occupant was Sir Peter Courthorpe from 1624 - 1650.

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Grid Square: W7970, 16 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Mike Searle (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Tuesday, 19 June, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Friday, 13 July, 2012
Geographical Context: Coastal Historic sites and artefacts Housing, Dwellings Islands Defence, Military Estuary, Marine
Subject Location: Irish: W 7924 7062 [10m precision]
WGS84: 51:53.2751N 8:18.1346W
Camera Location: Irish: W 7913 7074
View Direction: Southeast (about 135 degrees)