Kilbline Castle
| Kilbline Castle | |
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County Kilkenny | |
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 Kilbline Castle | |
| Type: | Tower house |
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| History | |
| Built 14th / 15th century | |
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Kilbline Castle is a fortified 14th / 15th century tower house set on the Kilbline Estate in the parish of Tullaherin, barony of Gowran. It once belonged to the family which created Coca-Cola: Asa Griggs Candler and Thomas Candler). It was passed on to the Lannon / Lennon family in 1969 and is now in private ownership.
Attached to the castle is a later two-story house, with a larger and more modern house in the grounds. It is roofed, with a low, two-storey, three-bay house with narrow windows and simple doorcase added. In the tower is a chimney-piece dated 1580, and a panelled room. Beside the house are early brick walls with blank arches. It is situated a mile southeast of Bennettsbridge.
History
In 1566 Kilbline Castle forfeited to the Crown by Thomas Comerford of Ballymac.
Outsie links
- Kilbline Castle - In My Ireland