Ballyroney Castle
County Down, Northern Ireland
Ballyroney Castle is a castle in County Down, Northern Ireland. The nearest other castle is Rathfriland Castle, 3.2 mi away.
Ballyroney Castle at a glance
Type
Castle
Nearest castle
Rathfriland Castle
3.2 mi away
Castles in County Down
22
Northern Ireland
Location
County Down
Northern Ireland
About Ballyroney Castle
Ballyroney Castle was a castle situated at Ballyroney, County Down, Northern Ireland. Originally constructed sometime in the 12th century as a motte and bailey castle, it was rebuilt by Justiciar of Ireland, John FitzGeoffrey in 1248.
Ballyroney Castle sits at 54.2820, -6.1300 in County Down. The closest other castles are Rathfriland Castle (3.2 mi), Dundrum Castle (11 mi) and The New Castle (11 mi). County Down has 22 castles in all.
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Castles near Ballyroney Castle
All castles in County Down →
Rathfriland Castle
3.2 mi away
Dundrum Castle
11 mi away
The New Castle
11 mi away
Clough Castle
12 mi away
Hillsborough Castle
12 mi away
Tandragee Castle
13 mi away
Also close to Ballyroney Castle: Clare Castle 13 mi · Narrow Water Castle 13 mi · Killeavy Castle 16 mi · Gosford Castle 16 mi · King John's Castle 17 mi · Greencastle 17 mi · The Mint 17 mi · Fathom Castle 17 mi
Questions about Ballyroney Castle
Where is Ballyroney Castle?
Ballyroney Castle is in County Down, Northern Ireland, at 54.2820, -6.1300. The nearest other castle is Rathfriland Castle, 3.2 mi away.
What castles are near Ballyroney Castle?
The closest are Rathfriland Castle (3.2 mi), Dundrum Castle (11 mi) and The New Castle (11 mi).
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