Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
The Irish Elk
In or near Burren.
The Irish Elk — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Eric Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Irish Elk is a public art 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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Official information
The Irish Elk is a notable site that showcases the remains of the extinct Irish elk, a large prehistoric deer. Visitors can explore the area and learn about the history and significance of this species in the context of natural history.
Place summary
The Irish Elk is a public art installation located in Northern Ireland. It represents the extinct species known for its impressive antlers and serves as a symbol of the region's natural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1092, -6.2743
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT34 3AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
- Official site
- www.newrymournedown.org
Sources
- osm: node/10890491884 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Irish Elk?
- The Irish Elk is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT34 3AU).
- What is The Irish Elk?
- The Irish Elk — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Irish Elk?
- Drivers can use postcode BT34 3AU.
- Is The Irish Elk free to visit?
- Yes, The Irish Elk is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Irish Elk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT34 3AU. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.