Dundrum Castle
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Overview
This medieval castle, one of the finest in Ireland, was built in 1777 by John De Courcy in a strategic position overlooking Dundrum Bay, a position which offers visitors fine views over the sea and to the Mourne Mountains. The castle was captured by King John in 1210 and was badly damaged by Cromwellian troops in 1652. Still an impressive ruin, it shows a massive round keep with walls 16 metres high and 2 metres thick, surrounded by a curtain wall, and a gatehouse which dates from the 13th century.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Grounds open all year, daily. Castle open Jun-Sep, Mon 11-4, Tue-Sun 10-5. Please check website for winter opening hours. No unaccompanied children under 16. Restrictions on access to top of keep may apply
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
About the area
Geographically, County Down seems to put a long arm around Strangford Lough, over 70 square miles of water. The arm is the Ards Peninsula, the most easterly part of Ireland.
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