Foot traffic data for Swords Castle, Bridge St Townparks Swords Co. Dublin, K67 X439, Ireland
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The castle at Swords was built by Archbishop of Dublin, John Comyn as his manorial residence around 1200. It was never a castle in the accepted sense but an episcopal palace. The curtain walls form an irregular polygon enclosing over an acre. Excavation of the chapel in the 1970s unearthed a 14th century tile pavement, part of which is on display in the National Museum of Ireland. Recent excavations uncovered burials that appear to predate the building of the gatehouse. A National Monument, Swords Castle is a premier cultural tourist attraction. It is in the care of Fingal County Council with conservation works ongoing at the site. The chapel, archbishop’s private chambers and Constables Tower are open to the public for viewing and a member