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Following John de Courcy's invasion of the area in 1177 family strongholds were built for protection in turbulent times. These tower houses (often referred to as 'castles') date from the 13th and 14th century. From the shorefront you can see the towers at Portaferry, Audleys, Kilclief, Strangford and Old Castle Ward.