Burial mounds & barrows · Northern Ireland
Cairncastle
In or near Ballygalley.
Cairncastle — a burial mound in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Jo and Steve Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairncastle is a burial mound 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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Place summary
Cairncastle is a burial mound located in Northern Ireland. It is notable for its archaeological significance, representing ancient burial practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9010, -5.8472
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT40 2QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Antrim
- Nearest railway station
- Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/730222292 (ODbL)
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Theme parks · 1.4 km
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Miniature railways · 1.4 km
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Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairncastle?
- Cairncastle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT40 2QQ).
- What is Cairncastle?
- Cairncastle — a burial mound in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cairncastle?
- The nearest railway station is Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway, about 1.4 km away. The nearest town is Ballygalley. Drivers can use postcode BT40 2QQ.
- Is Cairncastle free to visit?
- Yes, Cairncastle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cairncastle?
- The nearest railway station is Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT40 2QQ.