Callan Motte

Callan Motte is a motte-and-bailey and National Monument in , .
Photo: Cabaal, CC BY 2.5.
  • Type: Archaeological site
  • Description: Remains of a motte-and-bailey castle in Ireland
  • Also known as: “Callan Castle”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Skerry’s Castle and Saint Augustine’s Well.

Ruins
is a ruins, which is situated 190 metres south of Callan Motte.

Spring
The Callan Augustinian Friary is an Augustinian friary in , . is situated 330 metres southeast of Callan Motte.

Public building
is a public building, which is situated 340 metres south of Callan Motte.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Callan and Dunnamaggin.

Town
Kilkenny is the county town of …

Village
is a small village in the south… is situated 8 km southeast of Callan Motte.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Kilkenny is the county town of … is situated 8 km east of Callan Motte.

Callan Motte

Latitude
52.54667° or 52° 32′ 48″ north
Longitude
-7.39184° or 7° 23′ 31″ west
Open location code
9C4JGJW5+M7
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Wiki­data ID
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Satellite Map

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: KCAT and St. Brigid’s College.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: The Motte and Local Life.

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Worth a closer look: Dublin and Cork.

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