Benburb Castle, Medieval fortress in Benburb, Northern Ireland.
The castle stands on limestone cliffs above the River Blackwater, featuring rectangular towers at the northeast and northwest corners with a round tower southeast.
Sir Richard Wingfield constructed this defensive structure in the 1610s during the Plantation period, replacing an earlier stronghold of Shane O'Neill's dynasty.
The fortress marks the historical border between County Tyrone and County Armagh, representing centuries of territorial divisions between Irish regions.
Visitors can explore the castle grounds and Valley Park during daylight hours without entrance fees, with guided tours available for groups.
The castle walls contain a cottage residence while the adjacent manor house functions as a Servite Order priory since the 1940s.
Location: Northern Ireland
GPS coordinates: 54.40833,-6.74500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:36
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