Audley's Castle, Tower castle in Strangford, Northern Ireland
Audley's Castle is a three-story stone tower house with two turrets connected by an arch, positioned on a rocky elevation overlooking Strangford Lough. The structure rises from the landscape and commands views across the water from its location.
The origins come from the Anglo-Norman Audley family, who took over the land in the 13th century and established control. John Audley was a key figure in the 16th century and gave the castle its name.
The name comes from the Audley family, who took control of the land in the 13th century and built their power base here. Today visitors can feel this medieval past when walking around the structure and looking out over the water.
Access comes by way of multiple walking paths that lead to the structure and make the grounds easy to reach. Plan your visit during warmer months, as the open landscape is best experienced in good weather.
The castle displays an unusual architectural feature: stone vaulting sits above the first floor instead of over the ground floor. This makes it a rare example of medieval construction methods in the region.
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