What is recorded here
Kirkistown Castle was built in the 17th century by the Stewart family, who were prominent in the area during the Plantation of Ulster. The castle is remembered as a symbol of early colonial architecture and land ownership in County Down.
Places near here
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AP CropmarkAP Cropmark, Possible oval shaped enclosure · 1.3 mi
FORTIFIED HOUSE & BAWN: THE WHITE HOUSE in BallyspurgeFORTIFIED HOUSE & BAWN: THE WHITE HOUSE · 1.8 mi
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TOWER-HOUSE: CASTLEBOY in CastleboyTOWER-HOUSE: CASTLEBOY · 1.9 mi
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Windmill HillMountain / peak · 2.9 mi
CASTLE in NewcastleCASTLE · 3.0 mi
Pherson's IslandIsland · 3.1 mi
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Horse IslandIsland · 3.4 miOther information
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