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Location
near Ferrycarrig, County Wexford, Ireland
Description
Ferrycarrig castle is situated on the north bank of the river Slaney near Ferrycarrig.
The castle is a ruined fifteenth century square tower house that was originally built to guard the ferry and the river traffic. Not far from the castle is a round tower that was built on the other (southern) side of the river in 1858 as a war memorial to commemorate the men of Wexford who died in the Crimean War.
History
Ferrycarrig castle was built in the fifteenth century by the Roach family.
Other Castles in the Area
Ballyteige Castle, County Wexford
Coolhull Castle, County Wexford
Enniscorthy Castle, County Wexford
Ferns Castle, County Wexford
Fethard Castle, County Wexford
Taghmon Castle, County Wexford
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