CastleMountjoy

Mountjoy Castle

Mountjoy Castle

The remains of the Castle can be visited

The ruin of Mountjoy Castle in Northern Ireland stands on a hill overlooking Lough Neagh. Built in the early 17th century, the complex is characterized by its unusual construction.

History+

Mountjoy Castle was erected in 1602 under the patronage of Lord Mountjoy. In 1643, the fortress was partially destroyed by fire, initiating its decline.

Location+

The ruin is situated near the village of Mountjoy, in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It rests on an elevation of approximately 33 meters above sea level.

On site+

Visitors can explore the remains of the two-story brick structure. The building consists of a central rectangular block flanked by four spear-shaped corner towers with gun loops. The lower storey's exterior is stone-faced. While the northwest tower and the western curtain wall are partly demolished, access to the ruin is possible.

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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0

This description draws on the facts documented in the linked Wikipedia article; Wikipedia content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wording and editing: Mobile History.

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