Kirkistown Castle, Norman tower house in County Down, Northern Ireland
Kirkistown Castle stands as a three-story tower house with rectangular bawn walls and round corner towers near the village of Cloughey.
Roland Savage constructed the castle in 1622 on the site of a ninth-century round tower, replacing the original fortification structure.
The castle represents the architectural evolution from medieval Norman defensive structures to Gothic-influenced designs through its 1800 remodeling.
Visitors can access the castle through prior arrangements with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency by contacting 028 9082 3207.
The castle structure required iron braces and buttresses in the 19th century due to gradual subsidence caused by marshy ground conditions.
GPS coordinates: 54.44240,-5.46610
Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:26
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