Castle
Lismore Castle
🇮🇪 Ireland · 12th century
Lismore Castle (Irish: Caisleán an Leasa Mhóir) is a castle located in the town of Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland. It belonged to the Earls of Desmond, the Earls of Cork, and then to the Cavendish family from 1753. It is currently the Irish home of the Duke of Devonshire. The first castle on the site was built in 1185, and replaced, twice, in the 16th century. It was largely rebuilt in the Gothic style during the mid-nineteenth century for the 6th Duke of Devonshire.
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Lismore Castle ranks #1,336 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #19 of the 172 mapped in Ireland. Founded 1185, it is older than 80% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 544 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 7,315 times in the last 60 days, more than 89% of the atlas. 4 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Cork, 46 km away. See how Ireland compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Lismore Castle?
Lismore Castle stands in Ireland, at 52.14056°, -7.9325°.
When was Lismore Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1185. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Lismore Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,336 of 7,738 worldwide, and #19 in Ireland. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Lismore Castle?
Conna Castle, about 13 km away.
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