Grange Castle

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Grange Castle, Irish: Caisleán na Gráinsí, is in Grange West, County Kildare, Ireland. It is an Irish National Monument. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1460 (564 years ago)Coordinates: 53°22'30"N, 7°4'5"W

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KildareIreland

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Nearby attractions include: Carbury Castle, Edenderry, Rattin Castle, Kinnegad.

4.2 miE
Forts and castles
Carbury Castle, Carbury
107 min walk • Carbury Castle is a castle situated in the townland of Carbury, on the borders of Kildare and Offaly. The area is dominated by the ruins of this great Tudor mansion set atop Carbury Hill, which was also known as Fairy Hill. The motte on the hill was probably built by Meiler FitzHenry who was granted the area by Strongbow.
2.3 miSE
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Edenderry
60 min walk • Edenderry is a town in east County Offaly, Ireland. It is near the borders with Counties Kildare, Meath and Westmeath. The Grand Canal runs along the south of Edenderry, through the Bog of Allen, and there is a short spur to the town centre.
6.4 miNW
Forts and castles
Rattin Castle
163 min walk • Rattin Castle is a ruined castle located southwest of the town of Kinnegad in County Westmeath, Ireland. The castle dates to the 16th century, and was built as a defensive tower for the local lands.
5.6 miN
Town
Kinnegad
144 min walk • The town is steeped in history, with a number of historic sites and landmarks to explore. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the town and admire the picturesque architecture of the many old buildings, or visit the ruins of the nearby Hill of Uisneach, a...