Sunday, 2 February 2014

Images of Bagenal's Castle taken on Thursday 30th January 2014



Front Entrance To Bagenal's Castle Museum.

Exterior Of Bagenal's Castle Today.



Chimney Projection
Exterior of north wall of Castle with chimney projection. Similar chimney projections are depicted on a 16th century isometric drawing of the Castle.


The Great Chamber showing the original joist holds in the wall
These joist holes of the attic floor have been uncovered higher in the walls.


The Great Chamber
The historic importance of this floor in the Castle is indicated by a large four-light window. A large fireplace which heated the Great Chamber in the south wall and a blocked-up doorway which led to the (now demolished) latrine turret survives in the east wall. The present roof is a 19th century structure.



One of several ventilation or gun loops which were originally located in the north & south walls of the Castle.


Roll Moulding
A section of 13th century moulding probably from a doorway in the Cistercian Abbey in Newry. The moulding is not in its original location and was reused either in the building of the Castle or during subsequent alterations.

Castle Entrance

Basement Steps
A view into the basement steps, the steps and cellar date from the 18th century when the Castle was converted into two dwelling houses.

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