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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Ballyvange

In or near Loughinisland.

Free admission

Ballyvange in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Crested arch at Bishop's Brae, Downpatrick - geograph.org.uk - 3896718

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 · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ballyvange 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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From the Wikipedia article

Ballyvange is a townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. The townland, which is within the town of Downpatrick, is situated within the electoral division of Downpatrick, the civil parish of Down, and the historical barony of Lecale Upper. Its postcode lies within the Ballydugan ward, which is part of the UK Parliamentary Constituency of South Down.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Ballyvange has had several different names over the centuries. In 1621, it was recorded as Balliveines or Baynestowne. By 1635, it appeared as Ramston, Veanston, or Ballyvehan, and around 1659, it was listed as Ballybaines in the census that year. These names all seem to come from the Irish Baile Bhéin,

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
54.3107, -5.7189
Postcode
BT30 8AG
Parliamentary constituency
South Down
Nearest railway station
King Magnus' Halt1.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ballyvange?
Ballyvange is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 8AG).
What is Ballyvange?
Ballyvange in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ballyvange?
The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 8AG.
Is Ballyvange free to visit?
Yes, Ballyvange is free to enter.
How do I get to Ballyvange?
The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 8AG.