Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Killough
Also known as: Cill Locha
Killough — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- King Magnus' Halt · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Killough is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 845 people. Address: BT30. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 54.2507°, -5.6408°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Killough ( ki-LOKH; from Irish Cill Locha, meaning 'church of the loch') is a village and townland in County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies on the Irish Sea shore near Ardglass, five miles southeast of Downpatrick. It is a conservation area known for its sycamore-lined main street. In the 2001 census, it had a population of 845 people.
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Background
History
The townland of Killough appears in the Down Survey as 'Kiltaghlins'. The owner in 1641 was given as Thomas Cromwell Viscount of Lecale, a direct descendant of Thomas Cromwell chief minister to Henry VIII. The harbour was built in the 18th century by the Wards of Castle Ward house, just outside Strangford. Michael Ward had the 13 km straight road from Castle Ward to Killough built in 1740. Ward called the village 'Port St Anne', but that name did not stick. The name St Anne's Port was also used. After the outbreak of war between Great Britain and France in 1793. the growing of cereals increased in Lecale and Killough, as one of the ports of export, expanded to deal with it, until its…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2507, -5.6408
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Population
- 845
- Nearest railway station
- King Magnus' Halt — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q170278 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Killough (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Killough - geograph.org.uk - 7123.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Killough harbour
Marinas · 0.2 km
Henry Joy
Museums · 0.5 km
Killough Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Killough railway station
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Tullycarnan
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
Coney Island railway station
Islands · 1.4 km
Ringfad
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Jordan's Castle
Castles · 2.3 km
Killough Lifeboat Station
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
Ardglass railway station
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
King's Castle
Castles · 2.4 km
Margaret's Castle
Castles · 2.4 km
Killough is a small village located in Northern Ireland with a population of 845. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 845
- Constituency
- South Down
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Things to see in Killough
39 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Killough →
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Marlborough House
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📷 3Historic churches · Northern Ireland
St John's Point Church
St John's Point Church — church building in Northern Ireland.
📷 3Lighthouses · Northern Ireland
St John's Point Lighthouse
St John's Point Lighthouse — lighthouse in Killough, County Down, Northern Ireland.
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Struell Wells
Struell Wells — wells in County Down.
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Ballynoe Stone Circle
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📷 4Islands · Northern Ireland
Coney Island railway station
Coney Island railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Tullycarnan
Tullycarnan in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Lecale Lower
Lecale Lower in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballydargan
Ballydargan in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballynoe railway station
Ballynoe railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Bright Halt railway station
Bright Halt railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ardtole
Ardtole in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Ballynagallagh
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📷 4Historic churches · Northern Ireland
Saint John's Point
Saint John's Point in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Killough Lifeboat Station
Killough Lifeboat Station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Downe Hospital
Downe Hospital in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Nearby
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Killough Bay
Killough Bay — a natural feature in northern ireland.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Killough railway station
Killough railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Tullycarnan
Tullycarnan in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Islands · Northern Ireland
Coney Island railway station
Coney Island railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Killough
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Strangford Holiday Park
Strangford Holiday Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 4Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park
Quoile Yacht Club Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Castle Ward Caravan Park
Castle Ward Caravan Park — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Campsites · Northern Ireland
Delamont Country Park
Delamont Country Park — a campsite in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Windsor Holiday Park
Windsor Holiday Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Woodcroft Caravan Park
Woodcroft Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · Northern Ireland
Soma Festival
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Killough?
- Killough is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30).
- What is Killough?
- Killough — village in County Down, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Killough?
- The nearest railway station is King Magnus' Halt, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30.
- Is Killough free to visit?
- Yes, Killough is free to enter.
- How do I get to Killough?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.