Archbold's Castle

Archbold's Castle
Native name
Irish: Caisleán Archbold
Type Fortified warehouse
Location Castle Street, Dalkey,
Dublin, Ireland
Coordinates 53°16′40″N 6°06′23″W / 53.27789°N 6.106422°W / 53.27789; -6.106422Coordinates: 53°16′40″N 6°06′23″W / 53.27789°N 6.106422°W / 53.27789; -6.106422
Built 14th century
Architectural style(s) Norman
Official name: Archbold's Castle
Reference no. 444
Location of Archbold's Castle in Ireland

Archbold's Castle is a castle and a National Monument in Dalkey, Ireland.

Location

Archbold's Castle is found on Castle Street, Dalkey, 60 m (200 ft) west of Goat Castle.

History

Archbold's Castle was formerly a fortified warehouse, of which two storeys remain. A machicolation is visible above the doorway.[1][2] Of seven castles which once stood in Dalkey, only two remain, Archbold's and Goat Castle.[3] Archbold is a Hiberno-Norman surname, ultimately from Norman Archambault (ercan meaning "precious" + bald meaning "bold").

References

  1. ↑ "Dalkey Castle - redhenrun".
  2. ↑ "Dún Laoghaire - Notable Local Features".
  3. ↑ "Goat Castle and St Begnet's Church,Dalkey".


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