The Castle of Kildare

Kildare Castle is a ruined castle located at Kildare in County Kildare, Ireland. Built in the 12th century as a motte and bailey castle by Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke. The remains of a tower are the only above ground remains of the castle.

  • "County Kildare Federation of Local History Groups". kildare.ie. Retrieved 15 March 2016.

53°09′26″N 6°54′33″W / 53.1572°N 6.9091°W / 53.1572; -6.9091

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