Delvin Castle

Delvin castle was originally an Anglo-Norman motte and bailey castle that has been remodelled over the centuries. It is accepted that Lord of Meath, Hugh de Lacy, had the castle built in the late 12^th century for his brother Sir Gilbert de Nugent. This 12^th century castle originally would have been made of timber, built on top of the motte.

The remains of the present structure date to the 15^th century, also built by the Nugent family. This 15^th century stone castle originally consisted of a central rectangular block with circular towers on all four angles of the castle. Today the south and west towers remain, and stand to their original height of five storeys. The lower central floor is vaulted over a brick vault and is divided into four cells, as the castle served as a gaol in later years.

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