Audley's Castle

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About this place

Audley's Castle is a 15th-century castle located 1 mile (1.6 km) north-east of Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland, on a rocky height overlooking Strangford Lough. It is a three-storey Tower house named after its 16th century owner, John Audley. Audley's Castle tower house and bawn is a State Care Historic Monument in the townland of Castleward, in Down District Council area, at grid ref: J5781 5058. There are thousands of small stone towers similar to Audley's Castle in the Irish countryside. They are one of the commonest of archaeological sites, which indicates these were not buildings put up for the higher aristocracy, but for lesser lords and gentry. Most were built in the late Middle Ages (roughly 1350–1550). Audley's was built towards the end of this period.

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Getting There & Parking

Audley's Castle is located in County Down, roughly 43 km (40 min drive) from Belfast and 158 km (2h 20m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 994 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Walder Frey's Twins (0.0 km away).

Belfast43 km

~40 min drive

Dublin158 km

~2h 20m drive

Nearest car park

994 m from landmark

Directions to car park ↗