Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ardtole
In or near Killough.
Ardtole in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- King Magnus' Halt · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ardtole is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Ballynoe Stone Circle is a large and complex prehistoric monument featuring a circle of closely spaced stones surrounding an oval mound. The site has undergone excavation, revealing features that suggest connections to both court tomb and passage tomb traditions, along with cremated remains and Neolithic pottery.
From the Wikipedia article
Ardtole (from Irish Ard Tuathail, meaning 'Tuathal’s height') is a townland of 431 acres in County Down, Northern Ireland, near Ardglass. It is situated in the civil parish of Ardglass and the historic barony of Lecale Lower. The southern part of Ardtole townland is known as English Ardtole and the northern part is known as Irish Ardtole. The townland contains the remains of Ardtole Church, a 15th-century ruined church dedicated to St Nicholas (grid ref: J564382). Close by is a holy well, known as St Patrick's Well.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.2889, -5.7200
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 8ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Phone
- 028 9082 3207
- Nearest railway station
- King Magnus' Halt — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.communities-ni.gov.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardtole?
- Ardtole is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 8ET).
- What is Ardtole?
- Ardtole in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ardtole?
- The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 8ET.
- Is Ardtole free to visit?
- Yes, Ardtole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ardtole?
- The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 8ET.