Ardglass, Castlewellan, Clough, Crossgar
Ardglass
Ardtole Church
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Description: Ruined late medieval Church, probably occupying site of pre-Norman Church. Situated on hilltop overlooking sea and Isle of Man.
Directions: 3/4 mile North east of Ardglass, east of A2.
Jordan's Castle
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Description: This ruined 15th century tower house is one of several in Ardglass, underlining the town's historic importance to the life of the district.
Opening Hours: Open part of Summer Season only - July & August.
Closed on Sundays & Mondays. Open Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 10:00 - 13:00.
Wednesday & Thursday 14:00 - 18:00
Admission free
Directions: between Kildare and Quay Street. Entrance from Quay Street, Ardglass.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Castlewellan
Drumena Cashel
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Description: Good example of a small stone built farmstead enclosure or cashel of the early Christian period.
Directions: 2 miles south west of Castlewellan, close to by-road off A25 to Rathfriland (signposted).
Clough
Clough Castle
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Description: Excellent example of Anglo Norman earthwork castle with mount (motte), stone tower and outer enclosure (bailey), in commanding position at junction of important route.
Admission: free
Directions: Take A2 through Dundrum village, continue on approx 3 miles to Clough village. Castle situated on right.
Crossgar
James Martin Memorial Stone
The Square
Crossgar
T: Down District Council on 0 28 4461 0800
F: 0 28 4461 0801
Description: Sir James Martin, who hailed from Crossgar, was born on 11 September 1893, and died on 5 January 1981. He was awarded an OBE in 1950 and a CBE in 1957 for services to Engineering. Sir James is famous as the inventor of the Ejector Seat and Escape System for aircrafts. This three foot stone has been erected in his memory and is maintained by Down District Council.
Directions: From Downpatrick take the A7 and drive through the village of Crossgar until you come to a crossroads, just before pedestrian lights. Turn right and drive up into The Square. From Belfast, on the A7 follow signs for Downpatrick. Take first left after pedestrian lights and drive up into The Square.
Contacts
Downpatrick Tourist Information
The Saint Patrick Centre,
53a Market Street
Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ
T 0 28 4461 2233
F 0 28 4461 2350
E downpatrick.tic@downdc.gov.uk
Newcastle Tourist Information Centre
10-14 Central Promenade,
Newcastle, BT33 0AA
T 0 28 4372 2222
F 0 28 4372 2400
E newcastle.tic@downdc.gov.uk