Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Láthair Chaisleán an Scidígh
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Site of Skiddys Castle
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. Láthair Chaisleán an Scidígh / Site of Skiddys Castle Marker
Láthair Chaisleán an Scidígh
Baineadh leas san 18ú aois mar stóras púdair as caisleán beag a tógadh ar an láthair seo 1445. Tá matal ar a bhfuil an dáta 1597 agus a fuarthas in aice na láithreach le feiceáil i mballa éadain Uimh. 13, an Phríomhshráid Thuaidh
Site of Skiddys Castle
A small castle built on this site in 1445 was used as a powder magazine in the 18th century. A chimney piece dated 1597 found near the site can be seen set into the front of No. 13 North Main Street
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1445.
Location. 51° 54.031′ N, 8° 28.761′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is on North Main Street north of Adelaide Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 62 N Main Street, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Skiddy’s Castle (here, next to this marker); The North Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Cé an Chearlaigh / Kyrl’s Quay / Droichead Uí Ghríofa / Griffith Bridge
this page online
Also see . . . Skiddy's Castle, Cork (Journal of the Cork Historical and Archaeological Society). (Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
2. Láthair Chaisleán an Scidígh / Site of Skiddys Castle Marker
The marker is affixed to a nearby building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
