Castles · Northern Ireland
Kilwaughter Castle
In or near Drains Bay.
Kilwaughter Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Larne Town · 4.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kilwaughter Castle is a castle in Northern Ireland. Built or established in 1819, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as Grade B1 listed building. It sits within the East Antrim parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Larne Town, about 4.9 km away. Postcode area BT40.
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Place summary
Kilwaughter Castle is a Georgian castle located in Northern Ireland, postcode BT40. Established in 1819, it is designated as a Grade B1 listed building, highlighting its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8424, -5.8886
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT40 2PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Antrim
- Established
- 1819
- Nearest railway station
- Larne Town — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q30970317 (CC0)
- commons: Killwaughter Castle - geograph.org.uk - 226686.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Kilwaughter Castle
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
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Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
Agnew's Hill
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Larne (Northern Ireland Parliament constituency)
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Ballytober Fault
Natural landmarks · 3.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilwaughter Castle?
- Kilwaughter Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT40 2PD).
- What is Kilwaughter Castle?
- Kilwaughter Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kilwaughter Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Larne Town, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT40 2PD.
- When was Kilwaughter Castle built?
- Built or established in 1819.
- Is Kilwaughter Castle a listed building?
- Kilwaughter Castle is officially recognised as Grade B1 listed building listed.
- Does Kilwaughter Castle charge admission?
- Kilwaughter Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kilwaughter Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Larne Town, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT40 2PD.