What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as DESIGNED LANDSCAPE: CASTLE WARD. Recorded period: C18TH. Recorded protection: Scheduled. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Castle Ward was built in the 18th century by the Stewart family, who were prominent in the area. It is important as a fine example of an 18th-century designed landscape and remains a scheduled ancient monument in Northern Ireland.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
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