Rathfriland Castle
County Down, Northern Ireland
Rathfriland Castle is a castle in County Down, Northern Ireland. The nearest other castle is Ballyroney Castle, 3.2 mi away.
Rathfriland Castle at a glance
Type
Castle
Nearest castle
Ballyroney Castle
3.2 mi away
Castles in County Down
22
Northern Ireland
Location
County Down
Northern Ireland
About Rathfriland Castle
Rathfriland Castle (Irish: Caislean Ráth Fraoileann) is a ruined castle in Rathfriland, County Down, Northern Ireland. The castle was a square building of 3–4 storeys with a stone barrel vault at the first floor level to reduce the risk of fire and was one of the seats of the Magennis's, Lords of Iveagh.
Rathfriland Castle sits at 54.2386, -6.1584 in County Down. The closest other castles are Ballyroney Castle (3.2 mi), Narrow Water Castle (9.9 mi) and The New Castle (11 mi). County Down has 22 castles in all.
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Castles near Rathfriland Castle
All castles in County Down →Ballyroney Castle
3.2 mi away
Narrow Water Castle
9.9 mi away
The New Castle
11 mi away
Dundrum Castle
12 mi away
Killeavy Castle
13 mi away
Tandragee Castle
13 mi away
Also close to Rathfriland Castle: Clare Castle 13 mi · Clough Castle 14 mi · King John's Castle 14 mi · The Mint 14 mi · Fathom Castle 14 mi · Greencastle 14 mi · Moyry Castle 15 mi · Hillsborough Castle 16 mi
Questions about Rathfriland Castle
Where is Rathfriland Castle?
Rathfriland Castle is in County Down, Northern Ireland, at 54.2386, -6.1584. The nearest other castle is Ballyroney Castle, 3.2 mi away.
What castles are near Rathfriland Castle?
The closest are Ballyroney Castle (3.2 mi), Narrow Water Castle (9.9 mi) and The New Castle (11 mi).
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