Kinbane Castle

Kinbane Castle is situated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on a long, narrow limestone headland projecting into the sea, approximately 5km from Ballycastle on the road to Ballintoy. Not much of the castle remains, and the path up to it is narrow and stepped. Kinbane Castle is a State Care Historic Monument sited in the townland of Cregganboy, in Moyle District Council area, at grid ref: D0876 4383. [cite web | title=Kinbane Castle | work=Environment and Heritage Service NI - State Care Historic Monuments | url=http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/state_care_monuments_2007.pdf | accessdate=2007-12-03] The area surrounding Kinbane Castle is a Scheduled Historic Monument, grid ref: D0879 4381. [cite web | title=Kinbane Castle | work=Environment and Heritage Service NI - Scheduled Historic Monuments | url=http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/scheduled_monuments1to31mar07.pdf | accessdate=2007-12-03]

It was originally a two storey building built in 1547 by Colla MacDonnell, who died within its walls in 1558. Behind its defences lies a large courtyard with traces of other buildings, probably constructed out of wood. It also offers spectacular views of Rathlin Island and Dunagregor Iron Age fort.

See also

*Castles in Northern Ireland

References

External links

* [http://www.thenorthernirelandguide.co.uk/kinbane-castle-ballintoy-co-antrim History and pictures of Kinbane Castle] at The Northern Ireland Guide