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Gormanston Castle, Co. Meath. Built in early years of 19th century by Jenico Preston, 12th Viscount Gormanston, on the site of an earlier house. Work stopped in 1820 when his wife died and the overall design was never completed. Sold in late 1940s and now a school run by the Franciscans.
Gormanston Castle. Gormanston Castle was, from the 14th century to the 1950s, the seat of the Preston family, who managed to hold on to their estate lands through the centuries despite being staunch Catholics. The head of the family is known as Viscount Gormanston, premier Viscount of Ireland.
O1666: Gormanston Castle front facade taken 17 years ago, near to Stamullin, Co Meath, Ireland
Feb 6, 2011 · English: Gormanston Castle, Co. Meath Built in early years of 19th century by Jenico Preston, 12th Viscount Gormanston, on the site of an earlier house. Work stopped in 1820 when his wife died and the overall design was never completed.
Oct 13, 2022 · The present Gormanston Castle was built ca 1790-1820, on the site of the castle first built in 1372, as a three-storey castellated building with a quadrangular plan and with a tower at three of the four corners.
Jul 29, 2020 · Gormanston, Co Meath, lies off the M1 between Drogheda and Balbriggan, about 30 km north of Dublin, near the mouth of the River Delvin and close to the border of Co Meath and Co Dublin.
Gormanston Castle is situated near Drogheda about 30 km north of Dublin and close to the border of County Meath and County Dublin. Gormanston Castle is an impressive castellated building with a quadrangular plan with a tower at each corner except the north west corner.
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