Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Kilmore, County Down
In or near Drumaness.
Kilmore, County Down — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inch Abbey · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kilmore, County Down is a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Place summary
Kilmore, located in County Down, Northern Ireland, is an archaeological site. It is known for its historical significance and remains that provide insights into the area's past.
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Background
History
Kilmore derives its name from the Irish word 'an Chill Mhór', meaning "the big church". In ancient times, it was known as 'an Chill Mhór Moran'. It was the ancient ecclesiastical centre of this part of Co. Down. According to Fr. O’Laverty’s extensive history of Downe and Connor, it was likely to have been established around 800 A.D. and was a mensal parish of the Bishops of Nendrum, later known as Mahee Island (a mensal parish is a parish where the bishop, rather than the parish priest, serves as the parish priest. It is thought to have been founded by one of those bishops, called Moran, and was referred to in ancient papal records as Kilmore Moran. Records of the ancient church are scanty,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3880, -5.7867
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Strangford
- Nearest railway station
- Inch Abbey — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Kilmore, County Down (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilmore, County Down?
- Kilmore, County Down is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 9HR).
- What is Kilmore, County Down?
- Kilmore, County Down — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kilmore, County Down?
- The nearest railway station is Inch Abbey, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 9HR.
- Is Kilmore, County Down free to visit?
- Yes, Kilmore, County Down is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kilmore, County Down?
- The nearest railway station is Inch Abbey, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 9HR.