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Olderfleet Castle, Antrim

Olderfleet Castle is a ruined four-storey towerhouse, standing on Curran Point to the south of Larne Harbour in Larne, County Antrim. The once square tower is believed to have been built as a defended warehouse and watch tower in the 16th century. The monument is in the care of the Department for Communities. The monument is within the council area of Mid and East Antrim.
SMR Number: ANT040:040

Place Type: Tower House
Alternative name(s): The Curran Castle
Historic County: Antrim
Lat, Long: 54.842746,-5.800802
Grid Reference: D 4132 0165
Townland: Curran And Drumaliss TD
Civil Parish: Larne CP
Council Area: Mid and East Antrim CA
Police Area: Northern Ireland PA
Devolved Legislature:  Northern Ireland Assembly

GBPN ID: 332518
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Olderfleet_Castle,_Antrim_332518

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