The surviving wall of the Magennis Castle of 1611
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The surviving wall of the Magennis Castle of 1611
Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 20 Oct 2011
This castle was destroyed by the planters in 1641. The site of the castle is now occupied by the water tower. The upper rim has been painted red white and blue by the descendants of the planters. The location was also the birth place of Andrew George Scott - Captain Moonlight - a land owner's son, lay preacher and notorious Australian bush ranger who was finally hung in 1888 http://www.nedkellysworld.com.au/bushrangers/scott_a.htm
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Image Location
Latitude
54.238456
Longitude
-6.157317