The Medieval Castles of Ireland

P. David Sweetman

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While ' an Englishman' s home is his castle' , in Ireland virtually all castles were built for defensive purposes. 'The Medieval Castles of Ireland' traces the development of the Irish medieval castle, drawing on the research and records of the Archaeological Survey of Ireland and David Sweetman's four decades of experience in medieval archaeology. It is the most thorough and accessible book available on Irish castles with 200 original drawings and photographs. This edition of David Sweetman' s classic monograph takes the reader from early Anglo-Norman earthworks, the great fortifications like Trim Castle, through to the ubiquitous tower house and, finally, the fortified houses of the Elizabethan period.

Author(s): Sweetman, P. David
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 04/09/2026
Pagination: 224 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Four Courts Press
Published By: Four Courts Press
Book Classification: Architecture: castles & fortifications|"European history: medieval period, middle ages"
Dimensions: 235 x 159 x 15
Weight: 835
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781801512145

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