Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ringhaddy
Also known as: Rinn an Chadaigh
In or near Killinchy.
Ringhaddy in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Delamont · 8.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ringhaddy is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Ringhaddy Castle is a well-preserved tower house from the 15th century, featuring distinctive architectural elements such as small turrets and large fireplaces. The site has historical significance, having changed ownership between local and English forces in the early 16th century, and includes evidence of a stone slipway indicating the importance of water transport in the area.
From the Wikipedia article
Ringhaddy (from Irish Rinn an Chadaigh 'point of the covenant') is a townland on the shores of Strangford Lough, County Down, Northern Ireland, 5 km south of Whiterock. It is in the civil parish of Killinchy and the historic barony of Dufferin.
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Background
History
The name Ringhaddy was first seen as Ecclesia de Rencady, the church of Ringhaddy, in the Papal Taxation of 1306. In 1470 the castle was recorded captured by Henry O'Neill, then transferred to MacQuillen of Dufferin. A c.1580 map of County Down showed Renaghaddye, with 2 castles and a church, on a peninsula or island. The ruined church is on a drumlin north of the castle, which was built in the 15th century. The manor and castle of Ringhaddy and Killyleagh belonged to the Whites of Dufferin in 1605, the castle having been remodeled by Sir Ralph Lane in 1601-2. As well as the castle and church (both scheduled historic monuments) there is a quay.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4563, -5.6313
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT23 6TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Strangford
- Phone
- 028 9082 3207
- Nearest railway station
- Delamont — 8.7 km
- Official site
- www.communities-ni.gov.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ringhaddy?
- Ringhaddy is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT23 6TU).
- What is Ringhaddy?
- Ringhaddy in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ringhaddy?
- The nearest railway station is Delamont, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT23 6TU.
- Is Ringhaddy free to visit?
- Yes, Ringhaddy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ringhaddy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT23 6TU. It sits within the Strangford parliamentary constituency.