Number 1 Gun Battery
Number 1 Gun Battery is a fort in County Westmeath, Leinster. Access is restricted and requires permission. Number 1 Gun Battery is situated nearby to the amusement arcade The Planet Entertainment Centre, as well as near the islet Charlie’s Island.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Athlone and Athlone Railway Bridge.
Athlone
Railway station
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Athlone railway station is a station which serves the town of Athlone in County Roscommon and County Westmeath. It is located in the town on the east side of the river Shannon. Athlone is situated 1¼ km east of Number 1 Gun Battery.
Athlone Railway Bridge
Bridge
Photo: Robert Bone, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Athlone Railway Bridge, also known as the White Bridge, is a railway bridge over the River Shannon at Athlone, Ireland. Athlone Railway Bridge is situated 550 metres southeast of Number 1 Gun Battery.
Athlone Castle
Museum
Photo: Sgbrito, Public domain.
Athlone Castle, sometimes known as Adamson Castle, is a castle located in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, dating from the 12th century. Athlone Castle is situated 1 km southeast of Number 1 Gun Battery.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Athlone and Bellanamullia.
Athlone
Photo: Imehling, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Athlone is a town in County Westmeath, almost dead-centre of Ireland and bisected by the River Shannon. The promenade on the River Shannon is popular among anglers, birdwatchers and swimmers.
Bellanamullia
Locality
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Bellanamullia or Bealnamulla is a village in County Roscommon, Ireland. It lies 4 km from the centre of Athlone, just beyond the urban boundary, on the R362 regional road. Bellanamullia is situated 4 km west of Number 1 Gun Battery.
Ballykeeran
Village
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Ballykeeran is a small village in County Westmeath, Ireland, near Glassan. It is located on the N55 road in the townland of Annagh overlooking Lough Ree. Ballykeeran is situated 5 km northeast of Number 1 Gun Battery.
Number 1 Gun Battery
- Access is restricted and requires permission.
- Type: Fort
- Categories: building, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: County Westmeath, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
53.42943° or 53° 25′ 46″ northLongitude
-7.95336° or 7° 57′ 12″ westOpen location code
9C5JC2HW+QMOpenStreetMap ID
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historic=fort
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include The Planet Entertainment Centre and Charlie’s Island.
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