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