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Castle Upton

Introduction

This is a 17th-century castle improved in 1783 and 1837. Features include mature shelter trees, an artificial lake, gate lodges and a castellated entrance gate. The small late-19th-century formal gardens are now grassed. There is public access to the mausoleum only.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

The Templetown Mausoleum only is open to the public. Free access all year round. The rest of the estate is private, and not open.

Directions

On the northern outskirts of Templepatrick, three miles east of Antrim.

History

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory

  • Reference: An 015

Features

  • Icehouse
  • Potager
  • Gate Lodge
  • Mausoleum
  • Earliest Date:
  • Latest Date:
  • Lake
  • Kitchen Garden
  • Entrance
  • Description: Castellated entrance gate.
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

References

References