Kilclief Castle, Down
Kilclief Castle is a 15th-century tower house in the hamlet of Kilclief, located overlooking the entrance to Strangford Lough, County Down. It was built between 1413-1441, reputedly by John Sely, Bishop of Down. Features include a machicolation arch, projecting towers and spiral staircases. 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: DOW039:002
Place Type: Tower House
Historic County: Down
Lat, Long: 54.335493,-5.545252
Grid Reference: J 5971 4575
Townland: Kilclief TD
Civil Parish: Kilclief CP
Council Area: Newry, Mourne and Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 332470
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kilclief_Castle,_Down_332470
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SMR Number: DOW039:002
Place Type: Tower House
Historic County: Down
Lat, Long: 54.335493,-5.545252
Grid Reference: J 5971 4575
Townland: Kilclief TD
Civil Parish: Kilclief CP
Council Area: Newry, Mourne and Down CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature: Northern Ireland Assembly
GBPN ID: 332470
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Kilclief_Castle,_Down_332470
Peruse Down on Wikishire

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