Why this matters
Portaferry Castle was built in the 17th century by the Stuart family, who were prominent in the area during the Plantation of Ulster. It is remembered as a historic site associated with the development of the Portaferry region and its strategic position near the River Lagan.
What is recorded here
Portaferry Castle is recorded as a castle in County Down. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.