DiCamillo Companion
Ireland

Myra Castle (Walshestown Castle)

Strangford

Co. Down

Ireland

Circa Date: 1844-45

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: No

Country House: Yes

This house has been used for TV and Film

  • Earlier Houses: There were probably a number of houses on, or near, the site of Myra Castle; the last of these was Walshestown Castle, a 16th century tower house (today semi ruinous) that was replaced by the current house.

    Built / Designed For: Rowland Craig-Laurie

  • House Listed: Unknown

    Park Listed: Unknown

  • "The Frankenstein Chronicles" (2015 - TV series). "The Lost City of Z" (2016). "Death and Nightingales" (2018 - TV mini series).

  • Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSES: John de Courcy, 12th century. Christopher Walshe, 17th century; Walshe (Walsh) family here from the 13th until the 17th century. Captain Richard Anderson, until 1840. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Rowland Craig-Laurie, 1845-96

    Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Unknown

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No

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