Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Queens Fort Rath
In or near Ballylesson.
Queens Fort Rath — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Balmoral · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Queens Fort Rath is a archaeological located in northern-ireland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Queens Fort Rath is an archaeological site located in Northern Ireland. It features a circular earthwork, indicative of early medieval fortifications. The site is of significant historical interest due to its archaeological potential.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5167, -5.8911
- District
- Lisburn and Castlereagh
- Postcode
- BT8 8NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast South and Mid Down
- Nearest railway station
- Balmoral — 7.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/563699742 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queens Fort Rath?
- Queens Fort Rath is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT8 8NU).
- What is Queens Fort Rath?
- Queens Fort Rath — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Queens Fort Rath?
- The nearest railway station is Balmoral, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT8 8NU.
- Is Queens Fort Rath free to visit?
- Yes, Queens Fort Rath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Queens Fort Rath?
- The nearest railway station is Balmoral, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT8 8NU.