Castle of the Curlews Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Inishanier: Hi,

There has been no response from the cache owner so I'm Archiving this cache.

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Many thanks,

Graham

Inishanier - Volunteer Reviewer for Geocaching.com (Ireland)

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Hidden : 3/11/2008
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:





This little castle was built as a government military post by Captain St Barbe around 1590 to defend an important pass through the Curlew Mountains, and hence is known as the Castle of the Curlews.

It comprises an oblong block, four stories high, with stout towers at the corners. There were square rooms in all the towers save the north, where there was a circular timber stair. The entrance to the castle was on the first floor, about 1.5 metres off the ground. It was secured with a drawbar and had an internal grille or gate. The castle was partially destroyed by Red Hugh O'Donnell in 1595.

In the early 17th century the castle was garrisoned by a constable and ten warders. In 1642 it was attacked by the insurgent Irish and its defenders were forced to surrender due to lack of water. By 1652 it was in the hands of Colonel William Taaffe and it went out of use completely by 1680.

The cache is a magnetic micro, consisting of a sample jar wrapped in black insulating tape. The area around the castle can get a little muddy, so decent boots are suggested.

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