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Castle Ward, Country house and museum near Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland.

The mansion displays two contrasting architectural styles, with Classical Palladian design on one side and Gothic elements on the opposite facade.

Bernard Ward commissioned the construction of Castle Ward in 1760, establishing it as the residence of the future Viscount Bangor family.

The estate preserves over 2,400 books in nineteenth-century cases, including rare Irish texts and early Continental volumes imported during the 1600s.

The property features 21 miles of multi-use paths for walking and cycling, along with a tea room, gift shop, and second-hand bookstore.

Five taxidermy cases showcase stuffed squirrels arranged in a boxing ring sequence, known as The Pugilists, within the mansion's collection.

Location: Strangford

Inception: 1760s

Part of: National Trust

Address: Strangford, Downpatrick BT30 7LS

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-ward

GPS coordinates: 54.36750,-5.58056

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45

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