Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Rough Fort
In or near Ballykelly.
Rough Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Kenneth Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bellarena · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rough 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
Rough Fort is an archaeological site located in Northern Ireland. It features the remains of a prehistoric earthwork, indicative of early settlement in the region. The site provides insight into ancient fortifications and their significance in local history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0503, -6.9705
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT49 9DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Londonderry
- Nearest railway station
- Bellarena — 8.6 km
- Opening
- 24/7
Sources
- osm: way/277906560 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rough Fort?
- Rough Fort is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT49 9DN).
- What is Rough Fort?
- Rough Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rough Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Bellarena, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT49 9DN.
- Is Rough Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Rough Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rough Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT49 9DN. It sits within the East Londonderry parliamentary constituency.