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Castles · Northern Ireland

Tandragee Castle

In or near Laurelvale.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Tandragee Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.

Tandragee Castle, castles in Northern Ireland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Scarva · 4.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Tandragee Castle, the nearest railway station is Scarva, located 4.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BT62 2AA. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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About

Tandragee Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade B1 listed building. Coordinates: 54.3539°, -6.4165°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The current Tandragee Castle, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, was rebuilt in 1837 by George Montagu, 6th Duke of Manchester as the family's Irish home. The 6th Duke of Manchester acquired the estate through his marriage to Millicent Sparrow (1798–1848).

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Background

History

During the Plantation of Ulster the castle at Tandragee became the property of Sir Oliver St John, Lord Deputy of Ireland. He rebuilt the original stronghold of the O'Hanlon Clan. During the Irish Rebellion of 1641, however, the O'Hanlons attempted to regain their lands the result was the castle being ruined; it remained so for two hundred years. Tandragee Castle underwent reconstruction around 1837, following its destruction during the Irish Rebellion of 1641, commissioned by George Montagu, the 6th Duke of Manchester. In 1928, Alexander Montagu, 10th Duke of Manchester, left the castle until the outbreak of World War II.

Visiting

The castle and estate were sold by Alexander Montagu, 10th Duke of Manchester (who was born at Tandragee) in the 1950s, and it was purchased by Thomas Hutchinson, a businessman from Tandragee who founded Tayto. Today, the castle houses offices for the Tayto potato crisp factory and the park's demesne incorporates a golf course.

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Coordinates
54.3539, -6.4165
Postcode
BT62 2AA
Parliamentary constituency
Newry and Armagh
Nearest railway station
Scarva4.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tandragee Castle?
Tandragee Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT62 2AA).
What is Tandragee Castle?
Tandragee Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Tandragee Castle?
The nearest railway station is Scarva, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT62 2AA.
Is Tandragee Castle a listed building?
Tandragee Castle is officially recognised as Grade B1 listed building listed.
Does Tandragee Castle charge admission?
Tandragee Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Tandragee Castle?
The nearest railway station is Scarva, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT62 2AA.