Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Rostrevor Forest
In or near Killowen.
Rostrevor Forest is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rostrevor Forest is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.0950°, -6.1880°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Rostrevor Oakwood National Nature Reserve is a 41-acre mature oak woodland located on a steep slope overlooking Carlingford Lough. It features a variety of plant species and wildlife, making it a unique ecological area in Northern Ireland.
From the Wikipedia article
Rostrevor Forest is located near the village of Rostrevor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It lies between the Mourne Mountains and Carlingford Lough, in the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The first trees, primarily sitka spruce, douglas fir and pine, were planted in 1931. The Forest Service carries out felling in the forest and replants trees with wildlife conservation in mind. Animal species found in the forest include red and grey squirrels, foxes, badgers, jays and sparrow hawks.
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Background
Description
A 40-tonne granite boulder, known as the Cloughmore Stone or The Big Stone, is located on the top of a 1000 ft hill within the forest. It was deposited there approximately 10,000 years ago when the glacial ice sheet receded. The local legend states that the stone was thrown across Carlingford Lough from the top of the Cooley Mountains, by the giant Fionn mac Cumhaill. Rostrevor Oakwood is a 40 acre area of 250-year-old oak trees within the forest. They are the remains of the oak woods that were present on the lower Mourne mountains until it was mostly felled for use in boat building in the 18th and 19th centuries. The area is protected as a Special Area of Conservation. A clearing on the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.0950, -6.1880
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT34 3AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Established
- 1931
- Official site
- www.daera-ni.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q20713832 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Rostrevor Forest (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Rostrevor forest (1) - geograph.org.uk - 205052.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rostrevor Forest?
- Rostrevor Forest is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT34 3AA).
- What is Rostrevor Forest?
- Rostrevor Forest is a archaeological site in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rostrevor Forest?
- Drivers can use postcode BT34 3AA.
- When was Rostrevor Forest built?
- Built or established in 1931.
- Who owns Rostrevor Forest?
- Rostrevor Forest is owned by Forest Service Northern Ireland.
- Is Rostrevor Forest free to visit?
- Yes, Rostrevor Forest is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rostrevor Forest?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT34 3AA. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.