Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballynoe railway station
In or near Killough.
Ballynoe railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- King Magnus' Halt · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ballynoe railway station 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 significant prehistoric monument featuring a large circle of closely spaced stones surrounding an oval mound. Excavations have revealed various features and artifacts, suggesting a complex history that spans from the late Neolithic to the earlier Bronze Age.
From the Wikipedia article
Ballynoe railway station was on the Downpatrick, Killough and Ardglass Railway, which ran from Downpatrick to Ardglass in County Down, Northern Ireland. The station building, signal box, and goods shed remain standing and have been converted to private ownership. The original brickwork and structure are mostly preserved, though the signal box requires urgent repairs. The platforms and their canopies are no longer present, but traces of the platform edge can still be seen in some areas.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The railway branch extended eight miles from Downpatrick South Junction to Ardglass. It was classified as a "Balfour Line", named after Arthur James Balfour, who held the position of Chief Secretary for Ireland between 1887 and 1891 before becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Balfour played a pivotal role in the passage of the Light Railways (Ireland) Act 1889, which enabled state funding to support the expansion of rail infrastructure, particularly in economically underdeveloped regions. While most of these lines were constructed in western Ireland, the Ardglass branch was the only one established in what is now Northern Ireland. Its primary aim was to bolster the local herring…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.2887, -5.7197
- 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
- wikidata: Q4852259 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ballynoe railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ballynoe railway station?
- Ballynoe railway station is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 8ET).
- What is Ballynoe railway station?
- Ballynoe railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ballynoe railway station?
- The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 8ET.
- Is Ballynoe railway station free to visit?
- Yes, Ballynoe railway station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ballynoe railway station?
- The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 8ET.