Ballynoe stone circle

Ballynoe Stone Circle is a complex multi-phase site, meaning its use spans multiple periods of human history. It is believed to be some 5,000 years old dating from the late Neolithic into the Early Bronze Age.
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  • Type: Archaeological site
  • Description: Stone circle in County Down, Northern Ireland
  • Also known as: “Ballynoe Stone Circle”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include King Magnus’ Halt railway station and Downpatrick and County Down Railway.

Railway station
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King Magnus' Halt, more commonly known as Magnus' Grave, is a heritage railway station on the 's South Line, located on the outskirts of the town of in , Northern Ireland. is situated 2 miles north of Ballynoe stone circle.

Railway station
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The is a 5 foot, 3 inch gauge heritage railway in , . It is operated by volunteers and runs passenger trains using steam and diesel locomotives, diesel railcars, and vintage carriages. is situated 2½ miles north of Ballynoe stone circle.

Railway station
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is a junction station owned and operated by the , heritage railway in Northern Ireland. is situated 2½ miles north of Ballynoe stone circle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ballynoe and Downpatrick.

Hamlet
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is a settlement and townland, south of in , . The townland is approximately 0.84 km2 in area. It is situated in the civil parish of Bright and the historic barony of Lecale Upper.

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is a town in in Northern Ireland, now governed as part of Newry, Mourne and Down District. It's best known as the place where St Patrick supposedly returned to Ireland, and his burial place, and the area is dotted with prehistoric and early Christian sites.

Locality
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are a set of four holy wells in the townland of Struell, 1.5 miles east of , , . The wells date from before the time of Saint Patrick, and even today are used for people seeking cures. is situated 3 miles northeast of Ballynoe stone circle.

Ballynoe stone circle

Latitude
54.29073° or 54° 17′ 27″ north
Longitude
-5.72588° or 5° 43′ 33″ west
Open location code
9C6P77RF+7J
Open­Street­Map ID
way 377383465
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Wiki­data ID
Q1286044
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In Other Languages

From German to Welsh—“Ballynoe stone circle” goes by many names.
  • German: “Steinkreis von Ballynoe”
  • Irish: “Liagchiorcal an Bhaile Nua”
  • Russian: “Каменный круг Баллино”
  • Welsh: “Cylch Cerrig Ballynoe”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Standing Stone and Bright GAC.

Nearby Places

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