Mound of Down

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Overview
A hill fort from the Early Christian period, conquered by Anglo-Norman troops in 1177, who then built an earthwork castle on top. This mound in the marshes, beside the River Quoile, was the first town before the present Downpatrick.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year

  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
Location
DOWNPATRICK, Co Down
About the area
Geographically, County Down seems to put a long arm around Strangford Lough, over 70 square miles of water. The arm is the Ards Peninsula, the most easterly part of Ireland.
Area image

Mound of Down

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
A hill fort from the Early Christian period, conquered by Anglo-Norman troops in 1177, who then built an earthwork castle on top. This mound in the marshes, beside the River Quoile, was the first town before the present Downpatrick.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year
  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
Location
DOWNPATRICK, Co Down
About the area
Area image
Geographically, County Down seems to put a long arm around Strangford Lough, over 70 square miles of water. The arm is the Ards Peninsula, the most easterly part of Ireland.