Lismore Castle
Located in Waterford, Munster Coordinates: 52°08′20″ N 7°55′59″ W
- Local time
- UTC+00:00
- Europe/Dublin · UTC+00:00
- Elevation
- 39 m
- above sea level
About Lismore Castle
Lismore Castle is a historic site. Location: Waterford, Munster.
Lismore Castle (Irish: Caisleán an Leasa Mhóir) is a castle located in the town of Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland. It belonged to the Earls of Desmond, the Earls of Cork, and then to the Cavendish family from 1753. It is currently the Irish home of the Duke of Devonshire. The first castle on the site was built in 1185, and replaced, twice, in the 16th century. It was largely rebuilt in the Gothic style during the mid-nineteenth century for the 6th Duke of Devonshire.
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At a glance
- Built
- 1185
- Architectural style
- Victorian architecture
Source: Wikidata
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