Castles · Northern Ireland
Clare Castle
Clare Castle — ruined castle in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Scarva · 4.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Clare Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "ruined castle in County Armagh, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 54.3344°, -6.4396°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Clare Castle is a ruined tower situated near the village of Clare in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It traces its origins back to the early 17th century, coinciding with the Ulster Plantation. As of the 21st century, the structure is a ruin. The remaining structures include a rectangular bawn which was converted into a cowshed during the 20th century.
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Background
History
In 1611, Sir George Carew conducted a survey to assess the progress of the Ulster Plantation, which revealed that John Bourchier, son of George Bourchier, was in the process of collecting materials for the construction of a castle. Between 1610 and 1613, he purchased the manor of Clare from Francis Cooke. On the evening of 28 October 1785, Clare Castle was inhabited by Mr. Thomas Leigh and Thomas Dawson. During that night, a fire broke out in the house, as reported in the newspaper: Local tradition suggests that there were no children in the house on the night of the fire and that the "ghostly warning cry", which alerted the inhabitants, was that of a child who reputedly died in the castle…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3344, -6.4396
- Postcode
- BT62 2EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Nearest railway station
- Scarva — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24651681 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Clare Castle, County Armagh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clare Castle?
- Clare Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT62 2EX).
- Does Clare Castle charge admission?
- Clare Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Clare Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Scarva, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT62 2EX.