Castles · Northern Ireland
Monea Castle
In or near Derrygonnelly.
Monea Castle — castle in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Monea Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.3930°, -7.7480°.
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Official information
Monea Castle is a historic site in Northern Ireland, known for its impressive architecture and scenic surroundings. Visitors can explore the castle's ruins and learn about its history, making it a fascinating destination for history enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
Monea Castle is a castle located in Monea, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is a State Care Historic Monument situated in the townland of Castletown Monea, in Fermanagh District Council area, at grid ref: H1647 4937.
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Background
History
Monea Castle is situated where a Maguire castle once existed prior to the Plantation, with a crannog still visible. Construction of the building began in , and a bawn was added later in 1622. During the Irish Rebellion of 1641, the castle was attacked by Rory Maguire while it was being used to shelter Protestants.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3930, -7.7480
- District
- Fermanagh and Omagh
- Postcode
- BT74 8GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Fermanagh and South Tyrone
- Official site
- discovernorthernireland.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q4185850 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Monea castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Monea Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monea Castle?
- Monea Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT74 8GG).
- What is Monea Castle?
- Monea Castle — castle in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Monea Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode BT74 8GG.
- Is Monea Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Monea Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monea Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT74 8GG. It sits within the Fermanagh and South Tyrone parliamentary constituency.