Trim Castle
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Trim Castle (Irish: Caisleán Bhaile Átha Troim) is a castle on the south bank of the River Boyne in Trim, County Meath, Ireland, with an area of 30,000 m2.[1][2] Over a period of 30 years, it was built by Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter as the caput of the Lordship of Meath. The Irish Government currently own and are in charge of the care of the castle, through the state agency The Office of Public Works (OPW).
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Trim, County Meath, Ireland | |
Coordinates | 53.555°N 6.7897°W / 53.555; -6.7897 |
Type | Medieval castle |
Site information | |
Owner | Currently the Irish Government through the Office of Public Works |
Condition | Ruin |
Site history | |
Built | from the 12th century |
Built by | Hugh de Lacy (keep) |
In use | Open to public |
Official name | Trim Castle |
Reference no. | 514 |
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The castle is on the List of National Monuments in County Meath.[3]