Ireland · 12th century
Skryne Castle ranks #7,801 of 9,040 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #162 of the 178 mapped in Ireland. Founded c. 1150, it is older than 80% of the atlas's dated landmarks, one of 763 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. 8 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Drogheda, 20 km away. See how Ireland compares in the castle statistics.
Skryne Castle (Irish: Caislean na Scríne or Caisleán Scrín Cholm Cille) was a castle at Skryne, County Meath, Ireland; only ruins remain. The motte and bailey castle was built by Adam de Feypo in the 12th century.
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