A rectangular four-storey tower house in the historic port town of Ardglass, with two projecting turrets on its north side joined by a machicolation arch, built in the same defensive style pioneered at nearby Kilclief Castle. Ardglass once had four such tower houses guarding its harbour.
Visiting Jordan's Castle
Yes, Historic Environment Division (NI) managed
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Narrow Water Castle, 46.31 km away in Warrenpoint — The 'Narrow Water Castle' estate name covers both a medieval Norman tower castle ruin by Carlingford Lough (no guest accommodation) and a separate 1830s castellated family mansion on the same estate, within which self-catering apartments (including one in the original 1680s 'Mount Hall' core) are let to guests.
Narrow Water Castle
Warrenpoint, Co. Down · self-catering, 5-star NI tourist board grading
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