Introduction
An extensive demesne from the 17th century having had successive house on different sites. Features include the ruins of an 18th-century dwelling on the shore of Lough Neagh with a castellated terrrace, a camellia house of 1815, a mid 19th-century rockery, and the present house of 1958 with formal gardens from 1960.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
028 9442 8216Website
http://www.shanescastle.comAccess contact details
Open by appointment during summer months.
Directions
Two miles north-west of Antrim via the A6, then off a minor road. The site stands on the northern shore of Lough Neagh.
- Associated People
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: An 064
Features
- Rockery
- Pond
- Camellia House
- Kitchen Garden
- Key Information
Type
Park
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
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