Ireland · Ruin
Castle Roche
Castle Roche is a 13th-century Norman castle built by the de Verdun family, sited on a large rocky outcrop north-west of Dundalk in County Louth, Ireland. The castle was strongly walled with a deep moat, had a round tower outpost linked by a secret passage, and remained an active fortress until it was ruined in 1641.
Its prime
1316
Today
Ruin
As it stood in 1316
The shape it held in its prime.
Perched on a prominent rocky outcrop, the castle in its prime had high, continuous outer walls surrounded by a deep water-filled moat. A separate round tower outpost stood nearby and was connected to the main enclosure by a secret underground passage. A large bedroom in the upper range featured the notable ‘‘Murder Window’’ looking out over the estate. From the battled heights the castle commanded extensive views across the surrounding countryside and the pass to South Armagh.
Step inside
8 places to explore in 1316.
The record describes 8 distinct spots at Castle Roche — including 2 interiors: secret passage entrance, bridal bedroom with the 'murder window'. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.
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