Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Macosquin
Macosquin — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coleraine · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Macosquin is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 600 people. Address: BT51. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 55.1000°, -6.7070°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Macosquin (from Irish Maigh Choscáin, meaning 'Coscan's plain') is a small village, townland, and civil parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south-west of Coleraine, on the road to Limavady. In the 2021 Census it had a population of 604 people. The area is known for its caves and springs. It is situated within Causeway Coast and Glens district.
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Background
History
Following fast growth in the 1950s and 1960s the village had a peak population of over 800 in the 1970s, but this has shrunk to a 2021 population of 604.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1000, -6.7070
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT51
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Londonderry
- Population
- 600
- Nearest railway station
- Coleraine — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q482367 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Macosquin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary's Church of Ireland, Macosquin - geograph.org.uk - 529704.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Macosquin is a small village in Northern Ireland with a population of 600. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 600
- Constituency
- East Londonderry
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Things to see in Macosquin
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Macosquin Abbey
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Mount Sandel Mesolithic site
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Coleraine Bridge
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County Hall, Coleraine
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Coleraine College
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Lodge Road
Lodge Road in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Loreto College, Coleraine
Loreto College, Coleraine in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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St. Joseph's College, Coleraine
St. Joseph's College, Coleraine in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Old Courthouse
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Coleraine Museum
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Source
Source — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
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Macosquin Abbey
Macosquin Abbey — Cistercian Monastery in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom.
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Movie House Coleraine
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Source
Source — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Macosquin
Places to stay
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Tullans Farm Caravan Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macosquin?
- Macosquin is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT51).
- What is Macosquin?
- Macosquin — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Macosquin?
- The nearest railway station is Coleraine, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT51.
- Is Macosquin free to visit?
- Yes, Macosquin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Macosquin?
- The nearest railway station is Coleraine, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT51.