Ardglass Castle, Medieval fortress in Ardglass, Northern Ireland.
The castle extends 250 feet along the shore with three square towers and walls measuring three feet in thickness throughout the structure.
The structure began as a row of merchant warehouses in the 15th century before Charles FitzGerald transformed it into a castellated residence in the 18th century.
The castle's design combines maritime commerce functionality with defensive architecture, featuring narrow loopholes on the seaside wall to guard against naval attacks.
The building now serves as the clubhouse for Ardglass Golf Club, maintaining many original features from its 15th-century construction.
Each of the three towers contained separate apartments with individual stone staircases and water closets but deliberately excluded fireplaces from the design.
GPS coordinates: 54.25830,-5.60556
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:29
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