Narrow Water Castle facts for kids
Narrow Water Castle is a cool 16th-century tower house and bawn located near Warrenpoint in Northern Ireland. It sits right next to the A2 road and on the County Down side of the Clanrye River. This river flows into Carlingford Lough about a mile south of the castle.
The castle was built a long time ago, in the 1560s, by a family called the Magennises. It was made to protect the narrow crossing point of the river, which was very important for trade and travel. Today, Narrow Water Castle is looked after by the government and is a special historic monument.
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History of Narrow Water Castle
Narrow Water Castle has seen many years go by! It was built during a time when tower houses were common. These buildings were like mini-fortresses, designed to protect families and their land. The castle's strong stone walls and tall tower helped keep people safe.
Today, you can often see boats cruising past the castle during the summer. It's a popular sight for visitors enjoying the beautiful scenery.
A Sad Event in History
On August 27, 1979, a very sad event happened near Narrow Water Castle. During a difficult time in Northern Ireland's history, known as The Troubles, many soldiers from the British Army lost their lives in an attack. This was a very tragic day and a significant loss for the British Army during that period of conflict.
The Proposed Narrow Water Bridge
For a while, there were plans to build a new bridge called the Narrow Water Bridge very close to the castle. This bridge would have connected County Down and County Louth, making it easier for people to travel between the two areas.
However, in July 2013, the local council announced that building the bridge would cost much more money than they had. Because of this, the project had to be put on hold. So, for now, the bridge plans are on pause.
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Western facade of the tower house
