Clough Castle
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About this place
Clough Castle is a 12th century Anglo-Norman motte-and-bailey castle located in Clough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It consists of a ruined tower house situated on a 7.6 metres (25 ft) high motte. A small crescent-shaped bailey lies next to the south-east of the motte, separated by a 2.1 metres (6 ft 11 in) deep ditch.
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Getting There & Parking
Clough Castle is located in County Down, roughly 44 km (40 min drive) from Belfast and 139 km (2h 05m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 136 m away (Free). Nearby highlights within a short drive include Blackstaff River (1.6 km away).
Belfast44 km
~40 min driveDublin139 km
~2h 05m drive
Nearest car park
Free
Clough Park & Share · 136 m from landmark
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