Castles · Northern Ireland
Aileach Castle
In or near Culmore.
Aileach Castle — castle in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 5.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Aileach Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1599. Address: BT48 8LW. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 55.0405°, -7.3504°.
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Place summary
Aileach Castle is a Tudor-Stuart castle located in Northern Ireland, postcode BT48. Established in 1599, it represents the architectural style of its era. The castle is notable for its historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0405, -7.3504
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 8LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Established
- 1599
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q126712073 (CC0)
- commons: Doherty Tower - geograph.org.uk - 508480.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aileach Castle?
- Aileach Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 8LW).
- What is Aileach Castle?
- Aileach Castle — castle in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Aileach Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT48 8LW.
- When was Aileach Castle built?
- Built or established in 1599.
- Does Aileach Castle charge admission?
- Aileach Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aileach Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 8LW.