Quintin Castle, Medieval castle at Portaferry, Northern Ireland.
Description
Quintin Castle is a stone fortress on the Ards Peninsula featuring four towers linked by high walls that overlook the Irish Sea coastline. The estate spans 22 acres and now functions as a private venue for weddings, conferences, and corporate events.
History
John de Courcy built the original structure in 1184, making it one of the earliest Norman fortifications in Ulster during the Anglo-Norman invasion. Over centuries, the castle underwent significant transformations that reshaped its function and appearance.
Culture
The castle represents the architectural evolution from medieval defense structure to Victorian country house through multiple transformations across centuries.
Practical
The site is not generally open to casual visitors today, as it operates as a private event venue. To see it, look for specific public tours or view it from the surrounding grounds outside the gates.
Did you know?
Elizabeth Calvert undertook a notable renovation in the 1850s that raised the central keep. This work merged architectural elements from different historical periods into a single unified structure.
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