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Location
south of Mallow, County Cork, Ireland
Description
Castle Barrett (Castel More) is situated on open grassy position south of the town of Mallow.
The castle is in ruins, with just a few parts of the walls standing like stone sentinels. The remaining fragments are from the north and east walls.
History
Castle Barrett was built around the 13th century. It was originally known as Castle More or Castlemore. In 1439 it was taken over by the Earl of Desmond. The Barrett family acquired the castle in the 17th century. The castle was damaged in 1645 by Oliver Cromwell's army. After the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, John Barrett who fought on the side of the Jacobites lost to the Williamites. Castle Barrett was destroyed and 12,000 acres of Barrett land was forfeited.
Other Castles in the Area
Ballybeg Castle, County Cork
Ballyclogh Castle, County Cork
Ballyhooly Castle, County Cork
Ballynamona Castle, County Cork
Blarney Castle, County Cork
Carrigadrohid Castle, County Cork
Carrigaphooca Castle, County Cork
Carrignamuck Castle, County Cork
Castle Pook, County Cork
Dromaneen Castle, County Cork
Dunmahon Castle, County Cork
Elizabeth Fort, County Cork
Kanturk Castle, County Cork
Kilcrea Castle, County Cork
Liscarroll Castle, County Cork
Lisgriffin Castle, County Cork
Lohort Castle, County Cork
Mallow Castle, County Cork
Wallstown Castle, County Cork
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