Altinaghree Castle
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Altinaghree Castle or Liscloon House, known locally as Ogilby's Castle, is a large, derelict building situated outside Donemana, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is believed to have been built around 1860 by William Ogilby.[1]
The castle is located near Donemana, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.
Description
Altinaghree Castle is a ruined building situated on private farmland outside Donemana, south of Londonderry in County Tyrone. It is also known as Altnacree Castle, Liscloon House, and is known locally as Ogilby's Castle. It was once a large elegant building with magnificent banquet room, and is constructed from cut stone.
Facilities
The castle is on private land and is not open to the public, but can be seen and photographed from the main Dunamanagh – Claudy Road (B49).
The castle also had a small number of workmen's houses to the south-east of the property called 'Liscloon Cottages'. These are current in use today for farm outbuildings.
