Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Erenagh
In or near Clough.
Erenagh in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- King Magnus' Halt · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Erenagh 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
Erenagh (Irish: An Oireanach, meaning 'the cultivated place') is a townland, south of Downpatrick in County Down, Northern Ireland. The townland is approximately 1.6 km2 (386.14 acres) in area. It is situated in the civil parish of Bright and the historic barony of Lecale Upper.
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Background
History
The townland of Erenagh is mentioned in a medieval record associated with Furness Abbey in Lancashire, England. According to the Monasticon Anglicanum, a historical compilation of monastic records, a figure identified as "Magnellus Makenlefe," described as a king of Ulster, is said to have founded an abbey in the area in 1127. This abbey was established near a site known as St. Finian’s Well, in a location referred to as "Erynach" (now Erenagh) and was named Abbey of Carryke. This foundation is notable as an early example of an English monastic institution establishing a presence in Ireland before the arrival of John de Courcy and his forces in Ulster in 1177. No physical remains of the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2945, -5.7391
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 8AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Nearest railway station
- King Magnus' Halt — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q104363384 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Erenagh, County Down (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Erenagh?
- Erenagh is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 8AE).
- What is Erenagh?
- Erenagh in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Erenagh?
- The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 8AE.
- Is Erenagh free to visit?
- Yes, Erenagh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Erenagh?
- The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 8AE.