Castle, Castlequarter, Co. Clare
The castle at Castlequarter in County Clare stands as a fascinating example of a medieval Irish tower house, though you'll need to provide me with the specific historical data you'd like me to rewrite about this site.
Castle, Castlequarter, Co. Clare
Tower houses like this one were typically built between the 15th and 17th centuries by wealthy landowners, serving as both defensive structures and symbols of status across the Irish countryside.
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Castlequarter, Co. Clare
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