Historical maps tell a fascinating story of transformation; Duncan’s 1821 map simply marks a ‘castle’ here, whilst Taylor’s earlier 1816 map of the Environs of Dublin is more specific, labelling it the ‘Castle of Richmond’. These cartographic breadcrumbs are all that remain to hint at the site’s defensive past.

The castle that once commanded this location has vanished entirely, leaving no surface traces for the casual observer to discover. What stands today is a Georgian house that likely incorporated or replaced the earlier structure sometime between the early 19th century maps and the present day. The transition from military stronghold to domestic residence reflects Dublin’s broader evolution from a contested medieval settlement to a expanding Georgian city.

This hidden history makes Richmond House a perfect example of Dublin’s layered past, where modern buildings often sit atop centuries of earlier occupation. Whilst you won’t find battlements or arrow slits here today, the old maps compiled by researcher Geraldine Stout remind us that even the most ordinary-looking buildings can mark spots where castles once stood guard over the growing city.