CASTLES & FOLLIES
The village of Ardglass contains more castles than any other location in Ireland! In total there are six. The reason was its harbour where it was possible to berth at any state of tide. Of various sizes they are Kings Castle, Jordan's Castle, Margaret's Castle, Cowd Castle, Horn Castle, and the Newark - a fortified warehouse built in 1405 and is now Ardglass Castle.
Drawing of Ardglass
How it would have looked in 1500The Newark
Ardglass Castle todayView of Ardglass
From Ward Lane, ArdtoleView of Ardglass Castle
Ardtole in the backgroundArdglass Castle
Harbour to the rightArdglass Castle
Now the Golf ClubhouseArdglass and Horn Castle
You can see traces of the NewarkArdglass Castle
View by the seaKing's Castle built in 1210
Ruins in 1830sKing's Castle
The two towers on the left are originalKings Castle
From the front gardenKing's Castle Garden
View of the frontKing's Castle
Built for King John to stayJordan's Castle
View from Quay StreetJordan's Castle
From Kildare Street (before restoration)Jordans Castle
From Kildare StreetBallast Office
At Margaret's CastleThe Bathing House
Built in the 1820sThe Eye of Ardglass
Located in a private gardenIsabella's Tower
Folly tower on The WardShow More