Dungannon Castle
Dungannon Castle | |
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Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland | |
Coordinates | 54°30′20″N 6°46′04″W / 54.50565°N 6.7678°W |
Site information | |
Condition | Ruin |
Dungannon Castle was a castle at Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
History
In 1305 a castle was built there by Domnall O'Neill, on what is today known as Castle Hill, one of the highest points in the area, which dominated the surrounding countryside with the ability to see seven counties depending on the weather.
During the 15th century a tower house was known to have been constructed upon the site.
Its location ultimately led to the British Army taking over the site in 1950 for a security installation during The Troubles, then the police, being returned to the local council only in August 2007.[2]
The castle was partially excavated in 2003. It was again excavated later in October 2007, by the Channel 4 archaeological show Time Team uncovering part of the moat and walls of the castle.[3]