Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
The Smuggler's Head
In or near Ballylough.
The Smuggler's Head — 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 Smuggler's Head 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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Place summary
The Smuggler's Head is a public art installation located in Northern Ireland. It features a distinctive sculpture that reflects the region's history of smuggling. The installation is notable for its artistic representation of the local maritime heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1744, -5.8736
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT33 0LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Down
Sources
- osm: node/11457804962 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Smuggler's Head?
- The Smuggler's Head is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT33 0LA).
- What is The Smuggler's Head?
- The Smuggler's Head — a public art in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Smuggler's Head?
- Drivers can use postcode BT33 0LA.
- Is The Smuggler's Head free to visit?
- Yes, The Smuggler's Head is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Smuggler's Head?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT33 0LA. It sits within the South Down parliamentary constituency.