Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Rays Fort
In or near Loughinisland.
Rays Fort — 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
- Inch Abbey · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rays Fort 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
Rays Fort is an archaeological site located in Northern Ireland. It features remnants of a historic fortification, reflecting the region's ancient defensive structures. The site provides insights into the area's historical significance and archaeological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3367, -5.8294
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT30 8PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Nearest railway station
- Inch Abbey — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/6467092163 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rays Fort?
- Rays Fort is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT30 8PT).
- What is Rays Fort?
- Rays Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rays Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Inch Abbey, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT30 8PT.
- Is Rays Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Rays Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rays Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Inch Abbey, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT30 8PT.