Parkes Castle by danob
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Description
A beautifully restored castle of the 17th century, Parkes Castle is a fortified manor house with a stone bawne enclosure. The house itself forms one part of the defensive walls which feature round turrets on 2 of the 5 sides. Captain Robert Parke built the manor house on the grounds of a previous stronghold of the O'Rourkes in 1609. Parkes castle rises 3 stories on shores of Lough Gill and boasts wide mullioned windows and gabled roofs. The interior of the castle has recently been restored using the old methods of fine workmanship in Irish oak.
The courtyard and the larger round tower castle (Castle of Newtowne) of the Parkes site, dates back to the 1100's King of Br
Comments (40)
A beautiful castle. Wonderful it is being restored. Very interesting history.
Ciao!!SUPERB capture!!Wonderful and charming scenery!!I love very much this very beautiful and ancient castle between the green!!Magnificent point of view and great colors!!I really enjoyed this your excellent shot and the very interesting and impressive historical informations!!My sincere compliments for your big skill!!BRAVISSIMO!!As usual you are a big artist my dearest friend Danny!! Thank you for sharing!!GRAZIE!!I wish you a serene evening and a happy day!!A big kiss and a big hug!!
Beautiful This is going to my favs I am home from surgery doing okay but awfully sore... I am going to have to have chemo but I want to wait awhile until I heal Excellent image sweetie Hugs Susan~
...I want to travel to your neck of the woods as soon as I possibly can...and this image is the very reason I do.
Awesome Danny... the pic and the castle... like a lot !
Excellent!!!
Brilliant work Danny!!!!!!! Thanks for all the info too!!!!!!!
Wonderful view again, at some point I will have to visit my relations in Cork I have been told that there is some spectacular scenery on the West Coast wonder if you will get the chance to do some exploring there. Unfortunately i cannot make Fairford but if you spot anything interesting please post. I could not take any flying shots because of the limitations of my cam hint hint :-)
Beautiful image and gallerie ==* Great lighting and colors ==* Excellent work ==~~()~~
Love your series on Ireland. Every spot in the country has a story to tell. Thanks for the views and history. Now I know the real reason Ol' Strongbow showed up to ruin the neighborhood.