Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Bright
In or near Killough.
Bright in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- King Magnus' Halt · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bright 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
Bright is a civil parish in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the barony of Lecale Upper. It lies approximately three miles southeast of Downpatrick, near the road to Killough. The parish includes 21 townlands and covers around 5,544 acres of mostly agricultural land (the townland is 336 acres). Bright is mentioned in the Tripartite Life of Saint Patrick by its old Irish name of Mrechtan.
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Background
History
Bright was historically part of a group of six parishes that made up the union and deanery of Down. In 1834, it was separated by act of council and became a distinct parish. At the same time, the townland of Carrowdressagh (now Carrowdressex), previously part of Kilclief, was annexed to Bright. Near the church are the ruins of Bright Castle, and about a mile and a quarter to the west are the remains of Castle Screen, which was built within an ancient ringfort. Nearby are also the ruins of the Abbey of Erynagh, founded in 1126 or 1127 by Magnell Makenlefe, a king of Ulster. The abbey was destroyed in 1177 by John de Courcy, who later transferred its lands to the Abbey of Inch. Remnants of…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2686, -5.6977
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 8AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Nearest railway station
- King Magnus' Halt — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q20712711 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bright, County Down (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bright?
- Bright is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 8AX).
- What is Bright?
- Bright in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bright?
- The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 8AX.
- Is Bright free to visit?
- Yes, Bright is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bright?
- The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 8AX.