Carra Castle

#3587 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Carra Castle or Castle Carra is a ruined castle, just north of Cushendun, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It dates to around the early 14th century. The castle lies in a field near the coast and the harbour of Cushendun. The site had once been used during medieval times as a children's cemetery. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°7'57"N, 6°2'29"W

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Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom

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Carra Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Red Bay Castle, Tievebulliagh.

4.5 miS
Forts and castles
Red Bay Castle
116 min walk • Red Bay Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a headland projecting into the sea north of Glenariff situated on the road to Cushendall.
5.4 miSW
Archaeological site
Tievebulliagh
139 min walk • Tievebulliagh is a 402-metre-high mountain in the Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland. It forms part of the watershed between Glenaan to the north and Glenballyemon to the south. It is situated about 4.4 km from Cushendall.