King's Castle, Ardglass

Name: King's Castle
Address: Ardglass, United Kingdom

#5 among attractions in Ardglass

Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

King's Castle is a castle in Ardglass, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was originally built in the 12th century and additions were made at various times over the centuries. It was rebuilt in the 19th century to the original specifications after parts of it collapsed in 1830 during repairs to the castle's foundation: restoration finished in 1988 and the castle opened as a nursing home and remains one today. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°15'34"N, 5°36'28"W

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Ardglass United Kingdom

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King's Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jordan's Castle, Ardglass Marina, Ardtole Church, Ardglass Castle.

~290 ftE
Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Jordan's Castle, Ardglass
2 min walk • Jordan's Castle is a castle situated in Ardglass, County Down, Northern Ireland. The tower house known as Jordan's Castle is a State Care Historic Monument sited in the townland of Ardglass, in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area, at grid ref: J5601 3713.
~420 ftNE
Sailing, Marina
Ardglass Marina, Ardglass
3 min walk • Ardglass Marina, also known as Phennick Cove Marina, is situated in Ardglass, County Down, one of three major fishing ports in Northern Ireland.
0.7 miNE
Archaeological site, Church
Ardtole Church, Ardglass
20 min walk • Ardtole Church is a 15th-century ruined church standing on a hilltop overlooking the Irish Sea and the Isle of Man, 0.75 miles north-east of the town of Ardglass in County Down, Northern Ireland, at grid ref: J564382.
~650 ftSE
Forts and castles
Ardglass Castle, Ardglass
4 min walk • Ardglass Castle is situated in Ardglass, County Down, Northern Ireland. It was originally a row of 15th century warehouses by the harbour. Large sections of the original building can still be seen within the modern club house of Ardglass Golf Club.
~400 ftSE
Forts and castles
Margaret's Castle, Ardglass
2 min walk • Margaret's Castle is a castle in Ardglass, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a small Tower house probably built in the 15th century. Only two storeys still exist but there is evidence that it was at least three storeys high. It is vaulted above the ground floor with a rectangular tower with projecting turrets in the north west wall.
~650 ftSE
54°15'30"N • 5°36'21"W
Cowd Castle, Ardglass
4 min walk • Forts and castles

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Which popular attractions are close to King's Castle?

Nearby attractions include Jordan's Castle, Ardglass (2 min walk), Margaret's Castle, Ardglass (2 min walk), Ardglass Marina, Ardglass (3 min walk), Ardglass Castle, Ardglass (4 min walk).

King's Castle, Ardglass

Facts and practical information

King's Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Jordan's Castle, Ardglass

Ardglass Marina, Ardglass

Ardtole Church, Ardglass

Ardglass Castle, Ardglass

Margaret's Castle, Ardglass

Cowd Castle, Ardglass

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to King's Castle?