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Shane's Castle ruins

NIR Northern Ireland · 14th century

Shane's Castle ruins in Northern Ireland
Photo: Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Shane's Castle is a ruined castle near Antrim in Northern Ireland, which was mostly destroyed in 1816 by fire. The castle is situated on the north-east shores of Lough Neagh, 2.7 miles from Randalstown. Built in 1345 by a member of the Clandeboy O'Neill dynasty, it was originally known as Edenduffcarrick, meaning "brow of black rock" (from the Irish éadán dúcharraige). It owes its present name to Shane McBrian McPhelim O'Neill, who ruled Lower Clandeboy between 1595 and 1617.

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Shane's Castle ruins ranks #3,046 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #13 of the 36 mapped in Northern Ireland. Founded 1345, it is older than 60% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 582 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,703 times in the last 60 days, more than 62% of the atlas. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Belfast, 27 km away. See how Northern Ireland compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shane's Castle ruins?

Shane's Castle ruins stands in Northern Ireland, at 54.7319°, -6.27033°.

When was Shane's Castle ruins built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1345. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Shane's Castle ruins?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #3,046 of 7,738 worldwide, and #13 in Northern Ireland. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Shane's Castle ruins?

Antrim Castle, about 3 km away.

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