Harry Avery's Castle, Newtownstewart, County Tyrone

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Accessibility

There are stairs in some areas so would not be suitable for wheelchair users and some disabled citizens, and the ruins are in a field along the north-side of Oldcastle Road.

Brief description

"Harry Avery is thought to have been built around 1320 by a local chieftain of the O'Neil clan. Named after Harry Avery (Henry Aimbreidh) O’Neill, a local chief who died in 1392, this structure is considered unusual in that Irish chieftains of the time rarely built stone castles. The design itself is unusual. Its two towers look like a gatehouse, similar to that of Carrickfergus Castle, but in reality it served a similar function to a medieval tower house. To get to the courtyard behind would involved climbing a flight of stairs. Behind the towers a large mound forms the courtyard. This was surrounded by a curtain wall, of which only the foundations remain today. Other surviving structures include: a draw bar slot for the main door and a latrine chute."

Address

11 Castle View, Newtownstewart, Omagh BT78 4JP

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Website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Avery%27s_Castle

https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/harry-averys-castle-p675811

https://www.castles.nl/harry-avery-castle

Directions

Travel to Newtownstewart, then go south-west along Oldcastle Road to 11 Castle View, and the ruins are in a field along the north-side of Oldcastle Road.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

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