Clough Castle

County Down, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland

Ruined motte-and-bailey castle in County Down, Northern Ireland

Key Information

Construction

Clough 54°17′24″N 5°49′55.2″W / 54.29000°N 5.832000°W / 54.29000; -5.832000 (Clough Castle)

Castle Type

Current Status

Motte-and-bailey

Historical Overview

Clough Castle is a 12th century Anglo-Norman motte-and-bailey castle located in Clough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It consists of a ruined tower house situated on a 7.6 metres (25 ft) high motte. A small crescent-shaped bailey lies next to the south-east of the motte, separated by a 2.1 metres (6 ft 11 in) deep ditch.

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