Literary houses · Northern Ireland
Old Castle Ward
In or near Strangford.
16th/17th century tower house at Castle Ward near Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Delamont · 6.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Old Castle Ward is a literary house museum located in northern ireland. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. 16th/17th century tower house at Castle Ward near Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland
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Place summary
Old Castle Ward is a literary house located in Northern Ireland, established in 1600. It is notable for its historical significance and association with various literary works. The site reflects the architectural styles of its era and provides insight into the cultural heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the grounds and learn about the connections to literature and history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3730, -5.5787
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 7LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Strangford
- Established
- 1600
- Nearest railway station
- Delamont — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q113506369 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Castle Ward?
- Old Castle Ward is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 7LS).
- What is Old Castle Ward?
- 16th/17th century tower house at Castle Ward near Strangford, County Down, Northern Ireland
- How do I get to Old Castle Ward?
- The nearest railway station is Delamont, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 7LS.
- When was Old Castle Ward built?
- Built or established in 1600.
- How do I get to Old Castle Ward?
- The nearest railway station is Delamont, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 7LS.