Portora Castle, Medieval castle in Enniskillen, United Kingdom
Portora Castle stands on a strategic hill overlooking the narrow passage where the River Erne expands into Lower Lough Erne, north of Enniskillen town.
Sir William Cole established this fortress in 1613 as part of the defensive structures protecting the shores of Lough Erne during the Ulster Plantation period.
The structure exemplifies Northern Irish military architecture with its circular flanking towers and limestone walls characteristic of medieval defensive construction techniques.
Visitors can freely explore the castle ruins throughout the year by accessing the site from Lough Shore Road in the Portora district of Enniskillen.
Students from Portora Royal School partially damaged the castle in 1859 during a gunpowder experiment, contributing to its current state of preservation.
GPS coordinates: 54.35601,-7.65911
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:05
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