Killymoon Castle

Killymoon Castle is a castle situated about one mile (1.6 km) south east of Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, on the north bank of the Ballinderry River.[1] An 18-hole golf course has in recent years been built on the parkland, where British tournaments have been played.[2]

History

The original Killymoon Castle, which was built in 1671, burnt down in 1801. It was rebuilt in a larger version in 1803[1] to a design by John Nash. It is an asymmetrical structure with both round and square towers and Regency Gothic interiors.[3]

As of the 21st century, Killymoon Castle is a private residence, although a tea room has opened the castle to limited public visits.

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See also
  • Castles in Northern Ireland

References
  1. "Killymoon Castle". The Chrono Centre - Queens University Belfast. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011.
  2. "Killymoon Castle". Discover Northern Ireland. Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  3. O'Neill, B (ed). (2002). Irish Castles and Historic Houses. London: Caxton Editions. p. 25.


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