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Historic houses · Northern Ireland

WW2 Rifle Firing Butts

In or near Conlig.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

WW2 Rifle Firing Butts — a historic house in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Linnet, Newtownards - geograph.org.uk - 7130026

Rossographer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Drumawhey Junction · 6.6 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

WW2 Rifle Firing Butts is a historic house 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 WW2 Rifle Firing Butts are located in Northern Ireland. This historic site served as a training ground during the Second World War. It is an example of military infrastructure from that era.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5778, -5.6933
Postcode
BT23 4RN
Parliamentary constituency
Strangford
Nearest railway station
Drumawhey Junction6.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is WW2 Rifle Firing Butts?
WW2 Rifle Firing Butts is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT23 4RN).
What is WW2 Rifle Firing Butts?
WW2 Rifle Firing Butts — a historic house in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to WW2 Rifle Firing Butts?
The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT23 4RN.
How do I get to WW2 Rifle Firing Butts?
The nearest railway station is Drumawhey Junction, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT23 4RN.