Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Forthill Rath
In or near Ballygowan.
Forthill Rath — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Philip Cornwall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Forthill Rath 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
Forthill Rath is an archaeological site located in Northern Ireland. It features a notable ancient earthwork, characterised by its circular shape, indicative of early settlement patterns in the region. The site provides insight into the historical landscape and habitation of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4431, -5.8310
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT24 7LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Strangford
Sources
- osm: way/1474415669 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forthill Rath?
- Forthill Rath is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT24 7LB).
- What is Forthill Rath?
- Forthill Rath — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forthill Rath?
- Drivers can use postcode BT24 7LB.
- Is Forthill Rath free to visit?
- Yes, Forthill Rath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forthill Rath?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT24 7LB. It sits within the Strangford parliamentary constituency.