Mahee Castle, Medieval tower house on Mahee Island, Northern Ireland.
The rectangular castle structure contains two ground-floor rooms connected by internal passages, featuring vaulted ceilings and defensive architectural elements.
Captain Thomas Browne, an English soldier, constructed the castle in 1570 after receiving permission from the Bishop of Down to build on this strategic location.
The castle stands at the historical boundary between Clandeboye and Dufferin territories, representing the complex territorial divisions of medieval Northern Ireland.
Visitors can access the castle ruins free of charge by parking at Nendrum Monastic Site and walking along the causeway to Mahee Island.
Archaeological excavations in 2001 revealed animal remains and artifacts suggesting human occupation predating the castle's documented construction year.
Inception: 1570
GPS coordinates: 54.50095,-5.64848
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:20
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