The New Castle, County Down

The New Castle (Irish: An Caisleán Nua) is a ruined castle at the mouth of the Shimna River in Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. The original castle is mentioned as early as 1433 and was built to guard a ford across the river. The castle was rebuilt in 1588 by Felix Magenis.[1] It was demolished in 1830.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Newcastle. An Caisleán Nua". Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  2. ↑ "About Newcastle". Newcastle Lifeboat. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
  3. ↑ Stewart, Linda (January 5, 2013). "See the Wood for the Trees". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 16 October 2014 – via HighBeam. (subscription required (help)).

Coordinates: 54°12′35″N 5°53′24″W / 54.20972°N 5.89000°W / 54.20972; -5.89000


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