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Cowd Castle, Down

Cowd Castle is a late 15th-century tower house in the village of Ardglass, County Down. Cowd is a small squarish tower built of split stone rubble. Inside are two floors and an attic, with a wall-walk above, originally providing the only access to the tower. There are narrow loops on the ground floor and two windows with window-seats on the first floor. Originally this tower was linked to the town wall. The monument is in the care of the Department for Communities. The monument is within the council area of Newry, Mourne and Down.
SMR Number: DOW045:023

Place Type: Tower House
Historic County: Down
Lat, Long: 54.258524,-5.6057
Grid Reference: J 5607 3705
Townland: Ardglass TD
Civil Parish: Ardglass CP
Council Area: Newry, Mourne and Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 332419
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cowd_Castle,_Down_332419

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