The castle was probably built in the 16th century by a member of the Savage family. In 1635, Patrick Savage's brother-in-law, Sir James Montgomery of Rosemount (Greyabbey), repaired the castle by roofing and flooring it so that his sister could live in greater comfort there.
| Identifier (URI) | Rank |
|---|---|
| dbkwik:resource/M6fR-4YztaBUGWrwdvOblQ== | 5.88129e-14 |
| dbr:Portaferry_Castle | 5.88129e-14 |