What is recorded here

Quintin Castle is a rare surviving Anglo-Norman fortress in County Down, built in 1184 by John de Courcey and still occupied after near ruin and an 1850 restoration. It stands on a cliff above the Irish Sea, guarded by old ramparts, gardens, woodlands and a private beach. The castle may have watched ships, storms and passing lives for centuries, while people inside kept fires lit, meals hot and stories alive.

Quintin Castle is recorded as a castle in County Down. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.

Quintin 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 the colonial era's architectural and social history in County Down.