A Palladian demesne gateway built for a house that once hosted an Austrian Empress and later burned in 1921, a ruined Lynch family castle kept as a folly, the site of the 1647 Battle of Dungan's Hill, and a church where Jonathan Swift served as rector for over 45 years. Looking for things to do in Summerhill? Start here — no car, no ticket, no booking.
Medieval & CastlesEcclesiasticalGeorgian & Big HousesRevolutionary & Military
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Stops on This Trail
Summerhill House Gate & Demesne Walls
Lynch's Castle (ruins)
Battle of Dungan's Hill (site)
Summerhill Village Green
Agher Church
For Schools
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