Kirkistown castle near Portavogie
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Kirkistown castle near Portavogie
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 18 Dec 2006
Kirkistown castle is a tower house built in 1622. The tower (right) was altered in 1800 in the gothic style. The surviving part of the bawn (defensive wall) on the left is thought to be original. Access is via a private lane with signs verging on the GOML.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.44837
Longitude
-5.464692