Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Olderfleet Castle
In or near Glynn.
Olderfleet Castle — a archaeological site in northern ireland.
Jude Byrne — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Larne Harbour · 0.6 km
About
Olderfleet Castle is a named archaeological site in northern ireland, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Olderfleet Castle is an archaeological site located in Northern Ireland, BT40. It features the remains of a medieval fortification that offers insights into the region's historical significance. The site is notable for its strategic coastal position and is associated with various historical events. Visitors can explore the ruins and appreciate the landscape surrounding the castle.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8424, -5.8010
- District
- Mid and East Antrim
- Postcode
- BT40 1AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Antrim
- Nearest railway station
- Larne Harbour — 0.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641025 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Larne Lifeboat Station
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Larne Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.6 km
Olderfleet Castle
Castles · 0.6 km
Larne Harbour railway station
Harbours & ports · 0.6 km
Larne Harbour Omniplex
Theatres · 0.7 km
Larne Port
Marinas · 0.7 km
Omniplex Larne
Cinemas · 0.8 km
Ballylumford power station
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Curran Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.0 km
The Friends' Goodwill Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 1.0 km
MV Princess Victoria Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Olderfleet Castle?
- Olderfleet Castle is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT40 1AY).
- What is Olderfleet Castle?
- Olderfleet Castle — a archaeological site in northern ireland.
- How do I get to Olderfleet Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Larne Harbour, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT40 1AY.
- How do I get to Olderfleet Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Larne Harbour, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT40 1AY.