Dromore Motte Walk & Talk

Dromore Motte Walk & Talk

Join the Historic Environment Division for an informative guided tour at Dromore Motte, led by an archaeologist from the State Care team.

Dromore Motte is a well-preserved Anglo-Norman motte-and-bailey castle located on a bend of the River Lagan. The motte rises to approximately 12.2 metres above a surrounding ditch, with the river forming a natural defence to the south and a roughly square bailey attached.

Archaeological evidence shows that the summit is originally enclosed by a timber palisade, while an outer bank-and-ditch system protects the eastern, northern, and north-western sides. The site’s elevated position provides strategic control over the valley, making it one of the finest surviving Norman earthworks in Ulster.

Practical information

General public (All Ages Welcome)

Duration: 1 hour

Free admission

Parking is available in Dromore Town

Enquiries: scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk