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(Choill Wood.) Quoile Castle The castle is oblong measuring 33
feet by 27 feet. most of the front wall (West) has fallen away, the castle
was restored in the 1980's Prior to the instillation of the Quoile Barrier
in xxxx the sea would have approached the base of the tower during periods
of spring tides. The ground floor consists of a barrel vaulted room, traces
of the original wicker can be seen in the roof, a straight stone staircase
leads to the first floor in this room is a fireplace, part of a division
wall remains. A further flight of stairs An old photograph of Quoile castle shows a dwelling house on its southern side, this has been tastefully restored and now houses the Quoile Countryside Centre, in it there is much information relating to the wildlife of the immediate area and nearby Strangford Lough. You will find tips about organic gardening, you can examine a traditional wicker lobster creel and its modern counterpart, many historical artifacts are on display such as fire irons, an apple press etc. The grounds in which Quoile Castle stands are deserving of a special mention, they are a haven of peace and tranquility and are exceptionally well maintained. You can see a very good example of raised bed organic gardening just outside the main building. Friendly staff are on hand to advise on anything relating to displays in the centre or the immediate area, or indeed other sites operated by the DOE Quoile Castle, images of the castle.
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