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Brief description of site

A site and castle from the late 12th century, with a 17th-century house altered in 1847-51. There are lawns in the bawn, and steeply terraced gardens to ponds.

Brief history of site

12th century castle replaced by early 17th century Plantation Castle, remodelled mid-19th century.

Location information:

Locality: Killyleagh, County Down

Local Authorities:

Ards

Historical County: Down

OSNI Discoverer map sheet number: 21 Grid Ref: J523529
Latitude: 54.4019 Longitude: -5.655467

Directions:

On the north-western outskirts of Killyleagh, next to the library.

Key information:

Form of site: landscape park

Context or principal building: castle

Site first created: 1150 to 1159

Main period of development: 17th century

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