A ruined fortification near Magheralamfield overlooking Lough Neagh, built during the early Plantation period as part of English efforts to secure Tyrone; its remains today consist of ruined walls on a hilltop site with wide views over the lough.
Visiting Mountjoy Castle
Ruin, freely accessible exterior
"A ruined fortification near Magheralamfield overlooking Lough Neagh, built during the early Plantation period as part of English efforts to secure Tyrone; its remains today consist of ruined walls on a hilltop site with wide views over the lough.."
Where to stay nearby
The closest castle hotel is Castle Leslie Estate, 31.63 km away in Glaslough — An earlier castle built in 1608 by Sir Thomas Ridgeway was bought by Bishop Leslie in 1665; the present castle was rebuilt in 1870-71 by Sir John Leslie, and the family still lives on the 1,000-acre estate.
Nearest castle hotel · 31.63 km
Castle Leslie Estate
Glaslough, Co. Monaghan · 4-star
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