Rathfriland Castle

Square 2 storey tower house, rubble build with boulder blocks. Only South wall remains to full extent. North wall gone, narrow slit windows

Stone Information

Stone Type Category :

Greywacke
Primary Stone:

Mourne Granite
Secondary Stone:

Mourne Granite
Other Stone Type:

Sandstone (local)
Stonework Construction:

Un-coursed rubble
Condition Assessment (QUB):

Stage 1 – A façade in this condition will only require localised remedial treatment concentrating on individual blocks. Stage 1 classification may also indicate that no intervention is needed with only periodic re-assessment of the façade is recommended.
OS Irish Grid (Easting):

320126
OS Irish Grid (Northing):

333734