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Brief description of site

A 17th-century walled demesne with the present house of about 1806. The site is on a south-facing slope with mature parkland and woodland trees. There are riverside walks, ornamental gardens and a lake.

Brief history of site

17th-century demesne; house of 1806 with later additions.

Location information:

Locality: Kilkeel, County Down

Local Authorities:

Newry and Mourne

Historical County: Down

OSNI Discoverer map sheet number: 29 Grid Ref: J047507
Latitude: 54.39415 Longitude: -6.388844

Directions:

Three miles north-west of Kilkeel via the A2, then off a minor road.

Key information:

Form of site: landscape park

Context or principal building: house

Site first created: 1600 to 1699

Main period of development: 17th century

Survival: Extant

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