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Killynether Castle

Introduction

The house of 1858 was on the side of Scrabo Hill, and was demolished in 1966. Beech woods and a walled garden remain. The site is now a country park.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

028 9056 9615

Website

http://www.ni-environment.gov.uk/index.htm

Access contact details

The site is now a country park.

Directions

Two miles south-west of Newtownards off a minor road to Scrabo Country Park.

Other Websites

History

Period

  • Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
  • Victorian (1837-1901)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory

  • Reference: D 25

Features

  • Kitchen Garden
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Recreational

Period

Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes