Gatehouse and courtyard, Ford Castle

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The photograph on this page of Gatehouse and courtyard, Ford Castle by Oliver Dixon as part of the Geograph project.

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Gatehouse and courtyard, Ford Castle

Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 24 Apr 2022

Although a castle has existed on this site since the 13th century, what is seen here almost all dates from the 18th and 19th centuries. The portcullis looks less than authentic. Grade I listed.

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Image Location

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Latitude
55.631215
Longitude
-2.090186