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Castles in County Down: places to visit

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The Castle Ward

Ward Castle is a Victorian fortified tower house set in over 332 hectares of wooded parkland in County Down, Northern Ireland. A pretty cool site! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-castle-ward/">[...]</a>

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Audley’s Castle

Audley's Castle is a castle in Northern Ireland, located in Strangford, County Down. Dating from the 15th century, this ruined building is a 3-storey tower house overlooking the river Strangford Lough... <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/audleys-castle/">[...]</a>

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The Castlewellan

Castlewellan is an Irish castle in County Down. A former Scottish stately home, it was built in 1856 and long owned by a wealthy Scottish earl. Today, the building has been bought out and is not open to visitors... <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/the-castlewellan/">[...]</a>

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Quoile Castle

If you love ruined buildings, don't miss the sumptuous Quoile Castle, a 16th-century castle now in ruins, just 2 km from Downpatrick. Magnificent, it offers a lovely show, rich in silences! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/le-quoile-castle/">[...]</a>

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Jordan’s Castle

Jordan's Castle remains a historical mystery to this day. Its construction date remains unknown, although it is suspected to have been built between the 14th and 15th centuries... <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/jordans-castle/">[...]</a>

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Greencastle Royal Castle

Greencastle Royal Castle is a Northern Irish castle located in County Down near Kilkeel. It's one of the best-preserved ruined castles in the region, and can be visited free of charge... It would be a shame not to stop by! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/greencastle-royal-castle/">[...]</a>

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Dundrum Castle

Dundrum Castle is a ruined Anglo-Norman castle in County Down, Northern Ireland. Magnificent, it offers a more than pleasant view of Dundrum Bay and the Mourne Mountains. A must-see! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/dundrum-castle/">[...]</a>

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The Scrabo Tower

Scrabo Tower is a superb tower in County Down, Northern Ireland. Built in the 19th century on a rocky outcrop, it offers a splendid view of the town of Newtownards! A construction not to be missed! <a href="https://www.go-to-ireland.com/what-to-see/scrabo-tower/">[...]</a>

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