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Newtownards
Co Down
Priory
Court Street
On the south side of town are the ruins of "Newtownards Priory" which was founded in the 13C by Walter de Burgh. It is built of local scrabo stone and contains the burial vault of the Londonderry family of Mount Stewart. The tower dates from the 17C.
Below are three exterior doors surrounded by some fine architecture. All are visible from the roadside seen in the( top photo).
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