King's Castle

King's Castle is a medieval fortress overlooking the coast of Ardglass with stone walls, circular towers, and defensive structures that reveal how military architecture was built in that era. The layout was designed so the structure could be seen from the sea while commanding views of the bay below.

This fortress was built during the Norman invasion of Ireland as a strategic stronghold to control coastal shipping routes. It played a key role in the medieval defense of the region.

The castle holds regular exhibitions about medieval life, where visitors learn about weaponry, clothing, and daily routines of castle inhabitants.

The site is accessible on foot from the harbor via a pathway that has uneven ground. It helps to wear comfortable shoes and prepare for wind gusts since its hilltop location is exposed.

Archaeologists discovered medieval coins inside the walls that show traders here did business with distant Mediterranean lands. This finding reveals surprising trade connections from that era.

GPS coordinates: 54.25950,-5.60780

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22