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Castle Ward

Nearest town: Strangford/Downpatrick

Site type: planted avenue

Access: Public

Church name: No Data

Diocese: No Data

County: Co. Down

Country: Ireland

Grid ref: not known

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 9-Sep-10

Recorded by: Tree Register of Ireland

Protection & responsibility: No data

Yews recorded at this site: Notable

Notes: Castle Ward overlooks Strangford Lough. It has been home to the Ward family since the 16th century and is considered to be one of the most complete demesne landscapes to survive in Ireland. The gardens are open throughout the year.