Castles · Northern Ireland
Sketrick Castle (ruin)
In or near Killinchy.
Sketrick Castle (ruin) — a castle in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sketrick Castle (ruin) is a castle located in northern-ireland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Sketrick Castle is a ruin located in Northern Ireland. The site is notable for its historical significance as a medieval fortress.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4882, -5.6481
- District
- Ards and North Down
- Postcode
- BT23 6QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Strangford
Sources
- osm: way/194295083 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sketrick Castle (ruin)?
- Sketrick Castle (ruin) is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT23 6QH).
- What is Sketrick Castle (ruin)?
- Sketrick Castle (ruin) — a castle in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sketrick Castle (ruin)?
- Drivers can use postcode BT23 6QH.
- Does Sketrick Castle (ruin) charge admission?
- Sketrick Castle (ruin) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sketrick Castle (ruin)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT23 6QH. It sits within the Strangford parliamentary constituency.