Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Dunadry
Also known as: Dún Eadradh
Dunadry — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Antrim · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dunadry, the nearest railway station is Antrim, located 6.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Dunadry is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 430 people. Address: BT41. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.6833°, -6.1333°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dunadry (from Irish Dún Eadradh, meaning 'middle fort') is a hamlet and townland (of 657 acres) 3 miles (5 km) from Antrim in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in the civil parish of Grange of Nilteen and the historic barony of Antrim Upper. It is within the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area. It had a population of 430 people (190 households) in the 2011 Census. (2001 Census: 237 people).
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Background
History
Around 1251 the name of Dunadry townland was recorded as Dunedergel. The Irish Dún Eadradh may reinterpret an earlier name, Dún Eadarghabhal (fort between forks), referring to a fort which formerly stood in the junction between the Six Mile Water River and the Rathmore Burn. The 1838 Ordnance Survey Memoir records Dunadry as taking its name from a fort which stood about 100 yards to the north of the village. The site of an ancient church and graveyard, formerly the parish church of the Grange of Nilteen, lies in the townland. In the Papal Taxation c.1306 the church is recorded as Ecclesia de Drumnedergal. The Ordnance Survey Memoir of 1838 records, however, that the foundations of the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.6833, -6.1333
- District
- Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Postcode
- BT41
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Antrim
- Population
- 430
- Nearest railway station
- Antrim — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1752091 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dunadry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ballybentragh Road, Dunadry - geograph.org.uk - 1586475.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Dunadry is a small village located in Northern Ireland with a population of 430. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 430
- Constituency
- South Antrim
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Things to see in Dunadry
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Templepatrick
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Templepatrick railway station
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Ballybentragh
Ballybentragh in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dunadry
Places to stay
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Standing Stones Lodge Caravan Park
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📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Somerton Road Children's Home
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunadry?
- Dunadry is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT41).
- What is Dunadry?
- Dunadry — village in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Dunadry?
- The nearest railway station is Antrim, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT41.
- Is Dunadry free to visit?
- Yes, Dunadry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunadry?
- The nearest railway station is Antrim, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT41.