Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Watson's Fort
In or near Newry.
Watson's 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
- Newry · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Watson's 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
Watson's Fort is an archaeological site located in Northern Ireland. It features a prehistoric earthwork, notable for its historical significance and the insights it provides into ancient settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1663, -6.3525
- District
- Newry, Mourne and Down
- Postcode
- BT35 8PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newry and Armagh
- Nearest railway station
- Newry — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1421726090 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watson's Fort?
- Watson's Fort is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT35 8PH).
- What is Watson's Fort?
- Watson's Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Watson's Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT35 8PH.
- Is Watson's Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Watson's Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Watson's Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Newry, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT35 8PH.