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How thick are the walls of the castle which contains the Blarney Stone?

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The walls of the castle are 18ft thick. So arrows can't break through the castle. I got this answer from http://www.pennyparker2.com/blarney.html.

But its very scary walking round the top as the building is very high and all the inside has collapsed.

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Relevant answers:

Is there really a stone in the blarney castle?
Yes, the Blarney Stone does exist, and every year many people kiss it. It is a large tourist attraction.
Why were castle walls so thick?
For strength and security against invaders. Also to be strong against some harsh Irish weather.
What castle is the blarney stone in?
Blarney Castle.
Why did castles have thick walls?
Well I'm no expert on the subject, but castles usually had thick walls to try prevent enemies from breaking the wall down to intrude the castle.
Was the blarney castle built out of stone?
Yes.