Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Droagh Motte
In or near Ballygalley.
Droagh Motte — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Droagh Motte is a archaeological 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
Droagh Motte is an archaeological site located in Northern Ireland. It is a notable example of a motte-and-bailey castle, reflecting the medieval military architecture of the region. The site offers insights into the early Norman settlement patterns in Ireland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8837, -5.8485
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT40 2LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Antrim
- Nearest railway station
- Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/572838954 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Carnfunnock Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.6 km
Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway
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Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone
Theme parks · 0.6 km
Carnfunnock Country Park
Parks · 0.8 km
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Drains Bay
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Hillmount House
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Ballygalley Head
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Ballygally Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
Ballygalley
Towns & cities · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Droagh Motte?
- Droagh Motte is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT40 2LH).
- What is Droagh Motte?
- Droagh Motte — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Droagh Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT40 2LH.
- Is Droagh Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Droagh Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Droagh Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Carnfunnock Family Fun Zone Miniature Railway, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT40 2LH.