General information
Benburb Castle is dramatically sited on the cliff edge above the River Blackwater in the grounds of Benburb Servite Priory. It was built by Sir Richard Wingfield in around 1615, on or near the site of a stronghold of Shane O’Neill. The bawn walls enclose an irregular rectangular area, the walls standing almost to full height. At the north-east and north-west corners are rectangular towers, which are more like tall houses than defensive flankers. The north-west tower has been re-roofed and restored. At the south-east end of the castle is a circular tower with a stair down to a postern gate at the cliff edge. The 19th century house in the bawn is privately occupied and not accessible.
In the grounds of the Servite Priory.
Euro Accepted.
Open by arrangement.
Opening times
Open by arrangement.
Price list
Admission free.
Facilities
Facilities
- Free (parking charges may apply)
- Euro Accepted
Things nearby
Gallery
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Benburb Castle
Contact Information
Attraction / Heritage/History
Benburb Castle
- Address
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Causeway Exchange
Bedford Street
Belfast
County Antrim
BT2 7EG
- Phone number
- T: (028) 9082 3214
- scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk
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