Roscrea Castle

Roscrea Castle
The gate building of Roscrea Castle
Roscrea Castle is located in Ireland
Roscrea Castle
Location within Ireland
General information
AddressCastle Street
Town or cityRoscrea
CountryIreland
Coordinates52°57′18″N 7°47′52″W / 52.95494°N 7.79788°W / 52.95494; -7.79788
Elevation9 metres (30 ft)
Opened1213; 811 years ago (1213)
Plan of Roscrea Castle

Roscrea Castle is a 13th-century motte-and-bailey castle in the town of Roscrea, Ireland. The castle consists of a walled courtyard, gate block, and angled towers. Along with 18th century Damer House and gardens, the castle forms part of Roscrea Heritage Centre.[1][2]

  1. ^ McNeill, Tom (2000). Castles in Ireland: Feudal Power in a Gaelic World - Tom McNeill - Google Books. Psychology Press. ISBN 9780415228534. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Roscrea Castle, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary". Castles Uncovered. Retrieved 15 October 2016.