This 15th century tower-house was built by the Audley family, but passed to the Wards in 1646 and was used as an eye-catching focus of the long vista along Castle Ward's Temple Water. Though the bawn is ruined, its full circuit can be traced running south to the cliff edge.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| EHOD | Free |
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| EHOD (12 Sept 2026 - 13 Sept 2026) | ||
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| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 15:00 |
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