UK – Northern Ireland

COUNTY FERMANAGH

Galloon Cross, Galloon Graveyard, Galloon, County Fermanagh, N.I.
Access at all times
There are two crosses in this graveyard, one at each end. One is quite badly weathered but the other has identifiable Biblical scenes showing Adam and Eve.

Drumskinny Stone Circle, North of Irvinestown, A few hundred yards from the Kesh-Castlederg Road, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, N.I.
Access at all times
Dating from the New Stone Age 2250BC this stone circle is one of five in the immediate locality. This stone circle consists of 39 stones and a small cairn and is believed to have been used for religious practices and astronomical observations.

Killadeas Churchyard, 7 miles N of Enniskillen, Killadeas, County Fermanagh, N.I.
Access at all times
Stone carvings dating from the 7 & 8C can be found in this old graveyard. The most unusual is that of the Bishop’s Stone, one side is a strolling church man with Crozier and Bell and on the other side a grotesque moon face.

Ederney Covered Wishing Well, 100 meters outside Ederney Village, On the Main Road to Omagh, Ederney, County Fermanagh, N.I.
Access at all times
This unusual well is one of a kind in this area and can only be accessed by going through a kissing gate.

The Clock Tower Main Street, Irvinestown, County Fermanagh, BT94 1GL, N.I.
028 822 47831
Exterior View
This tower that stands at the head of Main Street is the only surviving part of the Old Parish Church. This monument is Irvinestown’s best known landmark. The graveyard of the old church can still be seen and the earliest grave dates from 1694.

Montiaghroe Standing Stones, 1 mile S of Montiaghroe, Montiaghroe, County Fermanagh, N.I.
Access at all times
Three standing stones and a small cairn on one side, this standing stone is very similar to the Drumskinny Stone Circle.

LONDONDERRY

The Walls Of Derry, Derry, Londonderry, N.I.
Access at all times
These famous walls have withstood many sieges, the most celebrated lasting 105 days. There are fine views from the top of the walls which encircle the old city in a circuit of one mile.

Auglish Stone Circles, 3 miles SSW of Dungiven, Dungiven, Londonderry, N.I.
028 777 60307
Access at all times
Consisting of five circles and five alignments at a very well preserved site.

William Ferguson Massey Statue, Outside the Limavady Library, Limavady, Londonderry, N.I.
Access at all times
A statue to William Ferguson Massey who was Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912 – 1925, and who was born in Limavady.

COUNTY DOWN

St Patrick’s Shrine, On the summit of Slieve Patrick, Near Downpatrick, Downpatrick, County Down, N.I.
Access at all times
A granite stature of the saint with bronze panels depicting his life. 360 degrees views of the Lough and mountains.

St Patrick’s Grave, Cathedral Hill, Down Cathedral, Downpatrick, County Down, N.I.
Access at all times
Reputedly the grave of Saint Patrick burried in 461 AD and also of Saint Brigid and Saint Colmeille, who foretold the joint burial of the Irish Trinity. A place of pilgrimage on the 17th March St Patrick’s Day.

Millin Bay Cairn, Portaferry, County Down, N.I.
Access at all times
A Neolithic burial ground excavated in 1953, and which was found to be the tomb of 15 people dating back over 4000 years.

Scrabo Tower, Scrabo Country Park, Killynether Wood, Newtownards, County Down, N.I.
028 918 11491
10.30-18.00 from 30th March – 25th September ( Closed on Fridays )
Built in 1857 as a memorial to the third Marquis of Londonderry. There are 122 steps which take you to the viewing level which gives breathtaking views across Strangford Lough and beyond to Scotland.

St Cooeys Wells, South of Portaferry, Towards Ballyquintin Point, Portaferry, County Down, N.I.
Access at all times
Just south of Portaferry are a collection of 7C holy wells founded by Saint Cowey, a drinking well, a wishing well and an eye well. Pilgrims still journey to these wells which are reputed to have healing powers.

The Market Cross, East end of High Street, Newtownards, County Down, N.I.
Access at all times
Built in 1636 and destroyed by Commonwealth Troups in 1653 the present building was finished in 1666. Legend says the cross used to flow with wine at the birth of a Royal baby.

The Maypole, Junction of High Street and Shore Street, Holywood, County Down, BT1 2AR, N.I.
028 902 70069
Access at all times
Dating pre 1700 this is Ireland’s only remaining Maypole. It is said to be constructed from a broken mast from a Dutch ship which went aground on the nearby shore line.

Struell Wells, Off B1, Just E of Downpatrick, Downpatrick, County Down, N.I.
Access at all times
Healing wells nestled in a rocky valley that are strongly associated with Saint Patrick.

Finnis Souterrain, Off the Carrigagh Road, 2.5 miles S of Finnis, Dromara, County Down, N.I.
Access at all times
An underground stone lined tunnel dating from the 9C possibly used as a place of refuge, for storing food or as a safe for valuables. Although common in Ireland there are few that visitors can actually go inside and this one has solar powered lighting.

COUNTY ARMAGH

Emain Macha – Navan Fort, Signposted off A28, 2 miles W of Armagh, Armagh, County Armagh, BT61 4LD, N.I.
028 9054 6552
Access at all times
Ancient seat of the Kings and earliest capital of Ulster. There is an impressive earthworks, settlement sites and sacred places which reflect over 7500 years of activity.

Ballykeel Dolmen, Western foot of Slieve Gullion, SW of Village of Camlough, Camlough, County Armagh, N.I.
028 9023 5000
Access at all times
A graceful dolmen with an immense capstone sits at the side of the B134 to Forkhill.

Ballymacdermot Cairn, Near Bernish Viewpoint, SW of Newry, Newry, County Armagh, BT61, N.I.
Access at all times
On the way to this viewpoint take the time to sop off at this ancient site. The Cairn is a tomb that dated back more than 500 years.

Kilnasaggart Pillar, On the slopes of Slieve Gullion, 1.25 miles S of Jonesborough, Jonesborough, County Armagh, N.I.
Access at all times
This 8C pillar which has cross inscribed circles also has an inscription in Irish.

COUNTY ANTRIM

Giant’s Causeway, Causeway Head, Bushmills, County Antrim, BT57 8SU, N.I.
028 207 31855 – giantscauseway@nationaltrust.org.uk
Stones and coastal paths accessible all year Visitors Centre daily 10.00-17.00
This is Ireland’s first World Heritage Site. Over 40 000 stone columns eerily interlock to form amazing natural patterns and features. Just east of the causeway at Port-na-Spaniagh is the wreck of the Spanish Armarda Treasure Ship.

Big Lamp Carrickfergus, High Street, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, N.I.
touristinfo@carrickfergus.org
Access at all times
This new “Big Lamp” was unveiled in March 1990 to replace the original gas lamp and water fountain that dated from 1881. The Big lamp has been used as a meeting point for locals in the town centre for over a century.

The Holestone Marriage Stone, Holestone Road, Parkgate, Parkgate, County Antrim, N.I.
028 944 28331
The stone is on private farmland so please contact the landowner to gain permission.
Bronze Age Hole Stone, 1.5 meters high with a 10cm hole gut into it. Since the early 18C couples seeking eternal love and devotion have travelled to the stone and held hands through the hole through its centre, pledging to love one another forever.

Ossian’s Grave, Off the A2, 3 miles S of Cushendall, Cushendall, County Antrim, N.I.
Access at all times
On the slopes of Tievebulliagh Mountain is a megalithic tomb that is said to be the grave of Ossian, the son of the legendary Finn McCool.

Ballylumford Dolmen, 91 Ballylumford Road, Island Magee, Larne, County Antrim, N.I.
028 902 35000
Can be viewed at all times
This stone tomb literally sits in someone’s front garden and possibly dates from 4000 years ago. There are four upright stones, with a heavy capstone and a second fallen stone.

Cranfield Point Church & Holy Well, Cranfield Road, Cranfield, County Antrim, N.I.
Open dawn – dusk
Here are the ruins of a church and St Olcans Holy Well which are still a place of pilgrimage. St Olcan is said to be buried at the church in soil brought from Rome.

The Town Walls and North Gate, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, N.I.
touristinfo@carrickfergus.org
Access at all times
The town walls of Carrickfergus are the earliest and largest urban defence structure in Ulster. Built in 1608-1618 the remains of the walls can be seen at several points around the town. The North gate was partially rebuilt in 1849 and refurbished in 1911.

Springfarm Rath, Off Stiles Way, In the Meadow Housing Development, Antrim, County Antrim, N.I.
028 944 28331
Access at all times
A rath was usually built to house a farming family and their livestock and dates from around 700-900AD. This rath now stands as a local landmark with mature trees and a variety of plants and wildlife covering this ancient site.

Antrim Round Tower, Off Steeple Road, Antrim, County Antrim, N.I.
028 944 28331
Access at all times
These are the remains of a Celtic monastic settlement. The tower is roughly 1000 years old and stands a staggering 93 feet tall.

COUNTY TYRONE

Knockmany Passage Grave, Knockmany Hill, 2 miles NW of Augher, Augher, County Tyrone, N.I.
Access at all times
This pre-historic tomb contains stones carved with zig zags, circles and spirals which have been protected by a modern cairn.

Loughmacrory Wedge Tomb, Loughmacrory, 2 miles from An Creggan, Omagh, County Tyrone, N.I.
Access at all times
A burial chamber believed to be 4000 years old which has a front chamber and doorway. It has double walls and a roof and is known as the Wedge Tomb because of its unusual shape.

Beaghmore Stone Circles, Beaghmore, Between Cookstown and Gortin, 8.5 miles NW of Cookstown, Cookstown, County Tyrone, N.I.
Access at all times
Mysterious complex of seven Bronze Age stone circles and alignments.

Ardboe Cross, Ardboe, Off the B73, east of Cookstown, Cookstown, County Tyrone, N.I.
Access at all times
Richly carved 10C High Cross with old testament scenes on the East side and New testament on the West.

Creggandevesky Tomb, Lough Mallon, West of Pomeroy, Omagh, County Tyrone, N.I.
Access at all times
This is the site of a Megalithic court grave.

Donaghmore Cross, Donaghmore, Donaghmore, County Tyrone, N.I.
Access at all times
This High Cross stands in the main village street near the O’Neill memorial pillar.

Aghascrebagh Standing Stone, 1 mile NE of Sheskinshule, Sheskinshule, County Tyrone, N.I.
Access at all times
The stone is 1.2 meters high and seven letters of the inscription can still be read. It is one of the most impressive standing stones in County Tyrone.

Moy Iron Gates and Screen, In the village of Moy, Moy, County Tyrone, N.I.
Access at all times
Cast Iron gates and screen from the 19C which provided a grand entrance to what was then Roxburgh castle.

CITY OF BELFAST

Albert Memorial Clock, Queen’s Square, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 3FG, N.I.
Access at all times
Erected in 1865 to commemorate Prince Albert this is one of Belfast’s best known landmarks and features a statue of Prince Albert.

Giant’s Ring, Ballylesson, Off the B32, 5 miles from Belfast City Centre, Belfast, County Antrim, BT7 1HP, N.I.
028 9024 6609
Open dawn – dusk
This prehistoric enclosure is over 600 ft in diameter with an earthern bank 20 ft wide and 12 ft high. In the centre of the enclosure is a dolmen. During the 18C this prehistoric site, of which there is still little known was used as a site for horseracing.