What is recorded here
The official Northern Ireland record identifies this as Historic Settlement Greencastle. Recorded period: POST-MED. The official map point was placed at the centre of the recorded archaeological site from the source map reference.
Greencastle in County Antrim was built by the MacDonnell clan in the 17th century as a defensive structure during the turbulent period following the Plantation of Ulster. It is remembered for its strategic role in local resistance and its association with the Gaelic heritage of the region.
The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.
- What survives
- Recorded monument
Places near here
MOTTE in GreencastleMOTTE · 48 yd
Boat houseBoat House · 64 yd
CHURCH in GreencastleCHURCH · 300 yd
GreencastleCastle · 497 yd
CASTLE & WELL: GREENCASTLE in GreencastleCASTLE & WELL: GREENCASTLE · 524 yd
Greenore PointHeadland · 1.2 mi
GreenoreVisitor information · 1.3 mi
ENCLOSURE: LISGARRON in Benagh UpperENCLOSURE: LISGARRON · 1.3 mi
Cranfield PointHeadland · 2.1 mi
St James WellSpring · 2.2 mi
Beach - Costa del CeanfieldBeach / strand · 2.2 mi
Whitewater Picnic Area & Disabled Fishing sitePicnic place · 2.6 miOther information
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