The New Castle, County Down

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The New Castle

County Down

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]

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