Castle, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Dublin Core
Title
Castle, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Subject
Castle
Anglo-Norman Masonry Castle
Anglo-Norman
Description
Lantern slide of Swords Castle, Co. Dublin. Originally labeled 'D3 III 6' and with the title 'Swords Castle, and Ruins of [?]ern Hill.' This castle was built c. 1200 as the residence of the Archbishop of Dublin. Pictured is the ruins of the castle. The entrance is located in the south, and consists of a gated archway with rectangular towers marking each side. The site spans one and a third acres which is encased in a curtain wall.
Creator
Sophie Hogan
Publisher
The Discovery Programme
Date
C. 1200
Contributor
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Format
image/tiff
Language
EN
Type
Image
Identifier
RSAI, Lantern Slide, Box 10
Alternative Title
BOX10_057
Date Created
16/07/15
Has Format
Scanned to 2400 dpi , 16 bit greyscale image with automatic exposure
Is Part Of
RSAI Lantern Slide Collection
Is Referenced By
DU011-034001-
Extent
7559 x 7559 pixels
Medium
Lantern Slides
Spatial Coverage
Country: Ireland
County: Dublin
Logainm County Link: http://www.logainm.ie/100002.aspx
Town: Swords
http://www.logainm.ie/1411595.aspx
Irish National Grid East: O 18
Irish National Grid North: 47
Position Source: www.logainm.ie
Latitude: 53.459495
Longitude: -6.220188
Rights Holder
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Files
Citation
Sophie Hogan, “Castle, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland,” Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, accessed November 4, 2025, http://rsai.locloudhosting.net/items/show/26306.
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