Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Braniel
In or near Belfast.
Braniel in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Albert Bridge — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sydenham · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Braniel 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
Braniel or The Braniel is a large housing estate and townland in southeast Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is in the barony of Castlereagh Upper and parish of Knockbreda in County Down. Two small developments, Roddens and Glenview, are located in the area, and are often referred to the Braniel. It is a predominantly unionist area.
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Background
History
The name 'Braniel' comes from the Irish Broinngheal ("bright front") These likely refer to Braniel Hill. The Entrance to the Braniel is via the Knock Road and the Ballygowan Road or through the Gilnahirk route. Nearby estates include Church Road (Rosewood, Rosemount, Gray Castle, Marlborough), Gilnahirk, Tullycarnet, Clarawood, Clonduff, Casaeldona and Cregagh. In 2001, a man was murdered on Ravenswood Park, at the end entering the Braniel Square. In 2008, a man was stabbed on Whincroft Road, one of the main roads into Braniel Square. A 28-year-old man was then arrested and given bail following the event. On 13 March 2012, a man drove through the front of a house on Whincroft Road. No…
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- Coordinates
- 54.5784, -5.8614
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT5 7JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast East
- Nearest railway station
- Sydenham — 3.6 km
- Official site
- www.logainm.ie
Sources
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Bloomfield Collegiate School
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Gilnahirk
Villages · 1.9 km
Cregagh
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Braniel?
- Braniel is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT5 7JU).
- What is Braniel?
- Braniel in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Braniel?
- The nearest railway station is Sydenham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT5 7JU.
- Is Braniel free to visit?
- Yes, Braniel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Braniel?
- The nearest railway station is Sydenham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT5 7JU.