Memorials & monuments · Northern Ireland
Back of the Dam
In or near Newry.
Back of the Dam — a memorial in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Newry · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Back of the Dam is a memorial located in northern-ireland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Newry and Mourne Museum, located in Bagenal’s Castle, showcases the history and heritage of the Newry and Mourne area. Visitors can explore exhibitions featuring prehistoric artifacts, the development of Newry as a merchant town, and the local working life.
Place summary
Back of the Dam is a memorial located in Northern Ireland. It commemorates significant historical events and figures associated with the region. The site serves as a poignant reminder of the area's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1743, -6.3371
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT34 1AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Phone
- 0330 137 4422
- Nearest railway station
- Newry — 2.3 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.visitmournemountains.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11253858826 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Back of the Dam?
- Back of the Dam is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT34 1AE).
- What is Back of the Dam?
- Back of the Dam — a memorial in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Back of the Dam?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT34 1AE.
- Is Back of the Dam free to visit?
- Yes, Back of the Dam is free to enter.
- How do I get to Back of the Dam?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT34 1AE.