Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Clough
Also known as: An Chloch, Contae an Dúin
Clough — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- King Magnus' Halt · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Clough is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 54.2890°, -5.8350°.
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Official information
Clough is a community area that offers various amenities and recreational spaces for residents and visitors. It features outdoor recreation options, including parks and walking trails, contributing to the area's natural beauty and community engagement.
From the Wikipedia article
Clough ( KLOKH; from Irish An Chloch, meaning 'stone or stone building') is a village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. The village, which is situated within the Newry, Mourne and Down area, had a population of 255 people as of the 2001 census.
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Background
History
Clough Castle, an Anglo-Norman motte-and-bailey castle, was built in the area in the late 12th century. Its construction is traditionally associated with John de Courcy (c. 1150–1219). In A Topographical Dictionary of Ireland (published by Samuel Lewis in 1837), four fairs were held in Clough annually, and the village had a population of approximately 300 inhabitants. By the time of the 2001 census, the village had 255 residents.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2890, -5.8350
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 8SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Nearest railway station
- King Magnus' Halt — 7.6 km
- Official site
- www.newrymournedown.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q170133 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Clough (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Clough (27), October 2009.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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souterrain
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Lismahon Motte
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Clough is a village located in Northern Ireland. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
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Things to see in Clough
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Lismahon Motte
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Savage's Fort
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Dundrum ASAI
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📷 3Manor houses · Northern Ireland
Mount Panther Estate
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Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Clough Picnic Site
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📷 3Castles · Northern Ireland
Clough Castle
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Where to eat & stay near Clough
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clough?
- Clough is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 8SN).
- What is Clough?
- Clough — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clough?
- The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 8SN.
- Is Clough free to visit?
- Yes, Clough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clough?
- The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 8SN.