The New Castle, County Down
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| The New Castle | |
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County Down | |
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| Location | |
| Grid reference: | J37693102 |
| Location: | 54°12’35"N, 5°53’24"W |
| Town: | Newcastle |
| History | |
| Information | |
| Condition: | Ruined |
The New Castle is a ruined castle at the mouth of the Shimna River in Newcastle, County Down. The original castle is mentioned as early as 1433 and was built to guard a ford across the river.
The castle was rebuilt in 1588 by Felix Magenis.[1] It was demolished in 1830.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Newcastle. An Caisleán Nua". Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120905072928/http://www.oracleireland.com/Ireland/Countys/down/z-newcastle.htm. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ↑ "About Newcastle". Newcastle Lifeboat. Archived from the original on 23 October 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141023154349/http://www.newcastlelifeboat.info/index.php/history/about-newcastle. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ↑ Stewart, Linda (January 5, 2013). "See the Wood for the Trees". Belfast Telegraph. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-34079251.html. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
