Athlone Castle

Athlone Castle
Coat of Arms of Athlone
Part of the Town of Athlone
Athlone, Westmeath in Ireland
Location in Ireland
Location in Ireland
Athlone Castle
Location in Ireland
Coordinates53°25′24″N 7°56′33″W / 53.42333°N 7.94250°W / 53.42333; -7.94250
TypeCastle
Site information
OwnerCity of Athlone, Ireland
OperatorAthlone Arts and Tourism
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRestored
Websiteathlonecastle.ie
Site history
Built1129 (Wooden fort), 1210 (Motte-and-Bailey)
Built byBishop John de Gray of Norwich
In use1129-1969
Battles/warsSiege of Athlone
Official nameAthlone Castle
Reference no.520[1]

Athlone Castle, sometimes known as Adamson Castle, is a castle located in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, dating from the 12th century.

  1. ^ "National Monuments of County Westmeath in State Care" (PDF). heritageireland.ie. National Monument Service. p. 1. Retrieved 14 August 2020.