Newtonstewart Castle, Newtownstewart, County Tyrone

Details

Accessibility

There are some steps at the castle which would be unsuitable for wheelchair users and difficult for some disabled citizens.

Parking on Townhall Street, west Strabane Road, charges may apply for over 2 hours duration. Opening times Mon - Sun all day

Brief description

Newtownstewart Castle was built in 1615 by Sir Robert Newcomen. In 1622 his castle was described as built out of lime and stone and up to 4 stories high. It was encircled by a bawn with 2 flankers.In 1641 the castle was burned by Sir Phelim O’Neill and again in 1689 by King James. At the present the south west and north west walls and a little of the south east return are all that survived. Its most distinctive feature are the triple gables, with the tall chimney over the smaller centre gable. The stepped gables are a Scottish feature while the 8-pointed, star-shaped brick chimney is derived from England. Other features include a circular projecting stair tower, the mullioned windows, fireplaces and a rectangular tower at the north east corner, possible a flanker tower on the bawn wall.

Address

Townhall Street, Newtownstewart, County Tyrone, BT78 4AX

Email

Northern Ireland Environment Agency www.doeni.gov.uk/niea

028 9054 3159 / hmenquiries@doeni.gov.uk  Only open by special arrangement, but exterior can be viewed from the street.

Phone

See above

Website

https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/newtownstewart-castle-p677371

https://www.castles.nl/newtownstewart-castle

http://discoverulsterscots.com/place/newtownstewart-castle/

Directions

Go through Townhall Street to Castle Hotel

Opening Times

Only open by special arrangement, but exterior can be viewed from the street.

Transport

Amenities

Within the local area

shops

Cafes

hotel

public bars & restaurants