
What is recorded here
Strangford Castle was built by the de Strangford family in the 13th century and later held by the powerful Stuart family in the 16th century. It is remembered for its strategic importance in controlling access to Strangford Lough and its role in medieval Ulster's political and military history.
Places near here
TOWER-HOUSE: STRANGFORD CASTLE in Strangford LowerTOWER-HOUSE: STRANGFORD CASTLE · 2 yd
STONE QUAY in Strangford LowerSTONE QUAY · 40 yd
Swan IslandIslet · 198 yd
Strangford Presbyterian ChurchChurch · 523 yd
Cranes' CornerHeadland · 693 yd
QUAY in Ballyphilip (portaferry)QUAY · 1155 yd
15-16 The StrandHouse · 1209 yd
Portaferry CastleCastle · 1242 yd
Castle WardCastle · 1604 yd
Sandy IslandIslet · 1624 yd
Audleystown WoodWood · 1655 ydOther information
Photo: Eric Jones · CC BY-SA 2.0