| Archbold's Castle | |
|---|---|
| Native name Irish: Caisleán Archbold | |
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| Type | Fortified warehouse |
| Location | Castle Street, Dalkey, Dublin, Ireland |
| Coordinates | 53°16′40″N6°06′23″W / 53.27789°N 6.106422°W |
| Built | 14th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Gothic |
  Location of Archbold's Castle in Dublin | |
| Official name | Archbold's Castle |
| Reference no. | 444 [1] |
Archbold's Castle is a castle and a National Monument in Dalkey, Ireland.
Archbold's Castle is found on a hill, in Dalkey, 60 m (200 ft) west of Goat Castle (now known as Dalkey Castle).
Archbold's Castle was formerly a fortified warehouse, of which two storeys remain. A machicolation is visible above the doorway. [2] [3] Of seven castles which once stood in Dalkey, only two remain, Archbold's and Goat Castle. [4] Archbold is a Hiberno-Norman surname, ultimately from Norman Archambault (ercan meaning "precious" + bald meaning "bold").
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