Tralee Municipal District

Tralee Municipal Districtの城と遺跡

Castles and Ruins of Tralee

Explore the architectural history of the Tralee Municipal District through its medieval ruins and restored landmarks. This collection includes the 21-meter high Blennerville Windmill and the 12th-century Cistercian ruins of Kyrie Eleison Abbey. The trail features several 16th-century tower houses, such as Ballybeggan and Kilmurry, alongside the national monument of Killelton Church. It also highlights Scotia’s Grave, a megalithic site in Foley’s Glen linked to legendary Irish origin myths.

Castles and Ruins of Tralee — 地図

A

Blennerville Windmill

The Blennerville Windmill is a 21.30 m high, stone, reefing stage, windmill in Blennerville, County Kerry, Ireland.

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B

Killelton Church

Killelton Church is a medieval church and a National Monument in County Kerry, Ireland.

C

Kilmurry Castle

The remnants of a 16th-century tower house historically associated with the FitzGerald family.

D

Ardnacreach Castle

Ruined remains of a medieval tower house.

E

Kyrie Eleison Cistercian Abbey

Also known as Abbeydorney Abbey, this Cistercian monastery was founded in 1154. The site contains the ruins of the abbey church and associated buildings.

F

Ballybeggan Castle ruins

A 16th-century tower house once belonging to the Desmond FitzGeralds, which was largely destroyed during the 17th-century Cromwellian wars.

G

Scotia's Grave

A megalithic site located in Foley's Glen, traditionally identified in mythology as the burial place of the Egyptian princess Scotia.

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