Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Jerrettspass
In or near Lurganare.
Jerrettspass in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Albert Bridge — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newry · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Jerrettspass 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
Jerrettspass (Irish: Bealach Sheirit) is a small village in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, beside the River Blackwater, that forms the border with County Down. It is situated in the townland of Kilmonaghan, in the civil parish of Killevy and the historic barony of Orior Lower, approximately 4 miles north of the city of Newry. It lies within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.
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Background
History
The English name of the village, Jerrettspass, is reputedly a corruption of a former name, "Gerald" or "Gerrard's Pass". There is a 1730s lock at Jerrettspass along a canal that was made at the same time, although was replaced by a railway in the 1850s. The canal, known as the Newry Canal, closed in the 1930s. The nearby rail bridge, towpath accommodation bridge and canal bridge are subject to protection as listed buildings. As of the early 20th century, the village of Jerrettspass had a post office, two shops, a public house, blacksmith's forge, a school and church. The post office, which had been in operation for approximately 150 years, closed in 2009. In May 2021, the National Crime…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2369, -6.3701
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT35 6LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Nearest railway station
- Newry — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q124258912 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Jerrettspass (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jerrettspass?
- Jerrettspass is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT35 6LN).
- What is Jerrettspass?
- Jerrettspass in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Jerrettspass?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT35 6LN.
- Is Jerrettspass free to visit?
- Yes, Jerrettspass is free to enter.
- How do I get to Jerrettspass?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT35 6LN.