2015

R5954 : Castles of Munster: Rathurd, Limerick (3)

taken 10 years ago, near to Galvone, Co Limerick, Ireland

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Castles of Munster: Rathurd, Limerick (3)
Castles of Munster: Rathurd, Limerick (3)
A telephoto view of this circular tower adjoining a farmhouse. Its four storeys contain rooms, with the third storey vaulted. In 1583 it was occupied by the Brownes, passing to Nicholas Stritch by 1600, and in 1646 granted to Captain Friend.

R5954 : Castles of Munster: Rathurd, Limerick (1)

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Defence, Military other tags: Castle Rathurd Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Irish Castles Automatic Clusters: · Castles of Munster [3] · Passing to Nicholas Stritch by 1600 [2] Other Photos: · Castles of Munster: Rathurd, Limerick (2) ·
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R5954, 4 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mike Searle   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 22 June, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 15 July, 2015
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! R 5949 5403 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:38.1821N 8:35.9453W
Camera Location
Irish: geotagged! R 5978 5426
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Southwest (about 225 degrees)
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