Red Bay Castle, Medieval fortress on headland in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Red Bay Castle stands on a coastal headland between Glenariff and Cushendall, with stone walls overlooking the waters of the Irish Sea.
The Bissett family constructed the original castle in the 13th century after receiving land grants from King Henry III of England in 1242.
The castle represents the historical connection between Irish and Scottish noble families through the marriage of John Mor MacDonald and Margery Bissett.
The castle ruins remain on private farmland along Kilnadore Road, requiring advance permission for visits and careful navigation using specific coordinates.
The structure underwent multiple reconstructions, with its final destruction occurring during the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland in 1652.
GPS coordinates: 55.06750,-6.05583
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:23
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