Smithstown Castle


Map Reference: R148941 (1148, 1941)

Smithstown Castle has now been fully restored. It appears to be about five storeys high. The top storey is a complete restoration with false bartizans and machicolation. There is a pointed doorway in the east wall and a spiral stairway rises on the left.



View of Smithstown Castle before restoration.



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