Castles · Northern Ireland
Cowd Castle
In or near Ardglass.
Cowd Castle — ruin of a tower house in Ardglass, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cowd Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "ruin of a tower house in Ardglass, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.2582°, -5.6057°.
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Official information
Cowd Castle is a historic tower house located in the medieval port of Ardglass. Visitors can view the exterior of this 15th or 16th-century structure, which features two floors, an attic, and a wall-walk. The castle is part of a group of significant historical sites in the area, including Ardglass Castle and Margaret’s Castle.
Place summary
Cowd Castle is a historic castle located in Northern Ireland, postcode BT30. Its architectural significance is noted within the region, though further details on its era or designation are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2582, -5.6057
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 7TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Phone
- 028 9082 3207
- Official site
- www.communities-ni.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5179622 (CC0)
- commons: Cowd Castle, Ardglass, November 2010 (04).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowd Castle?
- Cowd Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 7TP).
- What is Cowd Castle?
- Cowd Castle — ruin of a tower house in Ardglass, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Cowd Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode BT30 7TP.
- Does Cowd Castle charge admission?
- Cowd Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cowd Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 7TP. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.