Castle Barrett

Castle Barrett, County Cork
Photo © Mike Searle, 24 June 2009

Like medieval standing stones, its surviving fragments of the north and east walls date from the 13th century.

In 1252 John de Cogan was permitted to have a weekly market and annual fair beside the castle, then known as Castle More.

In 1276-1281 it underwent repair when in royal hands, and in 1439 acquired by the Earl of Desmond.

The Barretts took possession in the 17th century, but forfeited the castle as Jacobites during the 1690's.