Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Old Courthouse
In or near Macosquin.
Old Courthouse in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Coleraine · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Courthouse 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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Official information
Coleraine Museum, located in the historic Coleraine Town Hall, showcases a variety of temporary exhibitions and events that highlight the rich history of the area. Visitors can explore the story of Mountsandel, Ireland's first known settlement, and view significant local artworks and historical documents.
From the Wikipedia article
The Old Courthouse is a former judicial facility on Castlerock Road in Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is a Grade B1 listed building.
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Background
History
The foundation stone for the building was laid by a local magistrate, Charles Knox, on 24 November 1850. The design involved a symmetrical main frontage facing the corner of Castlerock Road and Captain Street Lower; the central section featured a tetrastyle portico with Doric order columns supporting a frieze and a pediment. The building was originally used as a facility for dispensing justice but, following the implementation of the Local Government (Ireland) Act 1898, which established county councils in every county, it also became a meeting place for Londonderry County Council. An extensive programme of renovation works was completed in 1908. It was subsequently left empty and…
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- Coordinates
- 55.1321, -6.6781
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT51 3HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Londonderry
- Phone
- 028 2766 0230
- Established
- 1859
- Nearest railway station
- Coleraine — 1 km
- Official site
- causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q85790470 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Courthouse, Coleraine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Courthouse?
- Old Courthouse is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT51 3HL).
- What is Old Courthouse?
- Old Courthouse in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Courthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Coleraine, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT51 3HL.
- When was Old Courthouse built?
- Built or established in 1859.
- Is Old Courthouse free to visit?
- Yes, Old Courthouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Courthouse?
- The nearest railway station is Coleraine, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT51 3HL.